17 Victory in the first battle
Wu Yanxiu sighed and left.
Good ideas and good words are born in the brains of people like Shen Sanwen, who are busy with affairs, and they are all wasted.
Shen San asked politely, this time Wu Yanxiu was to convey a friendly meaning on behalf of the Wu family, not only to report the news, but also to stand in line, he also had to respond one or two.
Outside the house, a light rain fell at some point, and the servant hurriedly brought a paper umbrella, and the two waited for a while and chatted again.
Walking in the light rain with a small umbrella, the words of the two were a little hazy.
"How's that good apprentice of yours?"
Wu Yanxiu chuckled, looked ahead, and didn't care about Shen Sanwen's ridicule at all, "Very good, the little girl is innocent and romantic and loves music, not at all like the previous arrogance." ”
Shen Sanwen reminded in a low voice, "You have been with him for a long time and have a deep relationship, it is inevitable that you can't see her shortcomings, if she is only in front of you, she is the good baby." ”
Wu Yanxiu snorted, but the confident look between her eyebrows obviously didn't listen.
Shen Sanwen didn't say much, there have been some rumors about Li Xian recently, which made him a little worried about Wu Yanxiu's future in the future, the second-in-command of the Ministry of Culture and Culture can't be pitted, and Li Bao'er's attitude towards Xiaohe is far from romance, isn't it?
The next morning.
Wu Zetian was wearing a golden crown and a crown robe, and a pair of clear eyes glanced at the audience, as if penetrating people's hearts.
"If there is something to do, there is nothing to retreat."
The six major families now only have high-ranking officials in the Wang family, the Lu family, and the Zheng family, and the most prominent Cui family has retreated into the background.
The head of the Wang family was dissuaded by his son and did not take the initiative to make trouble.
The head of the Lu family did not give face at all, but he wailed, "Your Majesty, since ancient times, there has been no courtesy, and the farmers and industrialists have their own strengths, and now the education reform is really a policy to shake the country's foundation, for the sake of my Great Zhou century-old foundation, I must not act rashly." ”
Saying two sentences and choking two sentences, such as mourning, the meaning of sadness in the sound is strong, and it is really sad for the listener.
Feeling that this person still had a series of words, Shen Sanwen directly grabbed the gap in his crying and interrupted, "Your Majesty, the governance of the country lies in talents, and education reform is the foundation of a strong country, this matter has been agreed on last time, why should it be discussed again."
The minister has this book and asks for the reform of the imperial examination system.
The ministers thought that the current imperial examination of scholars is treated equally, but in fact it is unfair to many ministers of the government and the opposition, who have worked hard for the court to cultivate talents to take care of the people, but they cannot be hereditary like military merits and titles, which is really a great injustice to them.
Now that it is the time of education reform, the scope of talent selection is wider, and it is inevitable that they will find it difficult to take care of their family and career at the same time.
The details have been written, please look at it. ”
The officials looked at each other.
Why didn't they come up with the idea, what good things were in the pony's head? And this policy is really gratifying, although it may not have done much for the imperial court, but some people praise it for always being beautiful.
No matter how bold the horse is, it is outstanding enough. Even if they came up with it, they didn't dare to put it forward, and what His Majesty advocates today is talent and talent, whether it is power or official position, it is the ability to live in it.
Relying on the budding shade of his father's generation, eating and eating and dying in His Majesty's heart is a waste-like existence, and it has always been only because his father was despised and demoted, promoted? I can't even think about it.
This kind of thing that is detrimental to fairness and contrary to individual struggle will be kept silent when everyone thinks of it.
Several heads of the family were stunned on the spot.
For a moment they were all delighted. A ranking, it looks like it is only one advancement, but those of them who have really read the test papers know what kind of gap there is. Entering one is a great blessing for those studious children in their house.
I'm almost forgetting to get down to business.
The head of the Zheng family glared at them a few times one by one before they woke up, how could they be blinded by a little profit, they came to contradict it.
Shen San asked waiting for other people's expressions, can he bow down and kneel down when he opposes it, and no one supports such a good policy?
wtf!
Wu Zetian showed a thoughtful look, she has also experienced the occasion of facing enemies on all sides and bothering to win over all forces, and understands that it is a good thing to unite forces, but she does not support this system, and she will not be able to make up her mind for a while.
Whether the educational effect is good or not, there are always enough to enter the threshold of the imperial examination, but the quality of the officials selected by the imperial examination is directly related to the foundation of the ruling system, and we have to be cautious.
If a vote is held at this time, there is no doubt that nine out of ten people in the field will vote in favor, and this kind of good thing will only be known and manipulated by powerful people, that is, the back door opened for them, and there is a reason to keep this great good thing out of the door.
However, Wu Zetian didn't say a word, everyone felt a little cold, the holy will was unpredictable, and when there was not enough capital and wisdom, it was not appropriate to act rashly. I'm not a kid anymore, and I can afford to wait a minute.
The corners of Wu Zetian's mouth showed a hint of a nonchalant smile, and he said calmly, "What do you think?" ”
Ordinary people dare not accept this, but there are always people who can confirm some bold speculations from the clues, especially in recent years, His Majesty the Emperor is no longer as cautious as usual and hides his emotions.
Wu Chengsi stood up very bravely, "The minister thinks that this method is feasible, after all, this person is not the same as a person." "The mud legs read books just to keep track of the numbers and make it easier to work, which is different from these noble people.
Wu Zetian smiled kindly, looking at Wu Chengsi like a fool, yes, people are different, some people are smart, and some people are stupid from time to time, and it is in vain that she has spent so many years of hard work.
At this time, some people were dissatisfied, muttering two sentences, which were really not educated by the saints.
Wu Chengsi's face turned pale, and he immediately remedied, "What the minister means is that most of those who have a good family education can also discipline themselves and be good officials in the future." ”
Wu Zetian turned over the fold and hid the smile on his face, "The fold said, select the best candidates, obtain the right to nominate, and evaluate the quota in each place according to the contribution to education reform." What do you think? For or against, everyone makes their own attitudes. ”
Wu Chengsi hurriedly expressed his support, he is a royal family, and it is no good to get together with these so-called celebrities, it is still important to hug his thighs.
Then the court sounded the voices of seconding and opposing one after another, and everyone did not explain the reason, and the outcome of this vote was seen from the heart.
Listening to the few objections, several heads of the family felt half cold, the expenses for entertaining guests these days should be fed to the dogs, this group of people without morality, this defection is fast enough.
Some neutral forces will snicker, and sure enough, there is a way for the horses, and these people will be speechless. Whether it's education for all or this nomination system, they can drink a mouthful of soup along with it, which is very good.
Shen Sanwen also took advantage of the momentum to come out, "Your Majesty Shengming, encourage knowledge and progress, and Da Zhou will definitely be able to usher in a new world." ”
This time it is the echo of Qi brushing, when everyone praises the emperor, you must not be stiff alone, as long as you have the opportunity, you have to take the initiative to praise, someone praises, hurry up and follow the harmony, yes.
It's not strange to have many people, and I love to listen to good words.
Wu Zetian turned to the head of the Lu family with a smile in his eyes, "Aiqing is crying so sadly, but what is the pain in it." ”
Lu Family Master: "."
The head of the Zheng family couldn't see His Majesty bullying the family like this, so he made a statement, "There are many people who spend money on education for all, and the minister thinks that the conditions for the nomination system for the imperial examination should be discussed separately." ”
Shen Sanwen became indignant, you didn't propose it, you didn't come up with this method, I did everything, you just waited for the benefits, and discussed the conditions, how can there be such a big good thing in the world.
The head of the Zheng family howled again, "What do you colleagues think, wouldn't it be more appropriate to take filial piety and honesty than to determine the quota according to the results of education." ”
The voice of echo from the audience is not lost as before.
If you eat people with short mouths and short hands, your own interests can be protected, and you can naturally echo them and pretend to be worthy of your conscience.
Anyway, it's what the early dynasty did last time, and there is no risk.
The problem of education is the problem of money, and if this problem is not solved every day, and every day you oppose it, no one can say that you are wrong.
At this time, Shen Sanwen's mellow voice echoed above the hall again, "The matter of learning literature should be determined by the results of learning literature, and the expenses can also be spent by the profits and taxes created by scholars."
The ministers are willing to use the income of the Ministry of Culture to supply the people of the world with a tool, and the imperial court only needs to manage the establishment of teachers and bear the cost of teachers. ”
He spends his own money to do it, and who can stop it. The masters recruited by the imperial court naturally cannot be assigned to the Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Household can afford this money, so these courtiers don't know what to say.
Wu Zetian nodded at Shen Sanwen, "Since you have the heart, I will approve it, and after this matter is completed, I will personally seal it for you." ”
Anyone could hear that the focus of the discussion was money, and the family's proposal was once again ignored.
Shen Sanwen immediately put on a festive color, and thanked him for his kindness.
The result of the last court meeting was that he was responsible for himself, and this time he just confirmed the things decided last time and reported them to the others, so there was nothing to be happy about.
And what's even worse is that His Majesty gave him the benefits he promised, sealed.
What can be sealed? The fief is naturally impossible, even if he is a king of the opposite sex, it is impossible for him to be more noble than his current status, and besides, Wu Zetian will not stimulate his desire to fight for power and profit.
There is a high probability that he will be crowned a prince, Wu Yanxiu will go to the Turks for a trip, Xue Huaiyi will accompany the emperor to chat, and he will be able to get a prince of the country if he goes to the Turks twice.
He contributed money and efforts, countless brain cells died, and he forgot to sleep and eat to fight against the dark forces, what can he get?
It's just a joke.
Wu Zetian on the high seat pretended to be calm and couldn't see what Shen San really thought, family, what is polite.
To be reasonable, all this is due to her accurate vision of seeing people, planting beans and reaping beans.
Wu Zetian was not happy to deal with the attacks of these people from the family, and unconsciously shifted the topic to other major domestic affairs.
The old guys looked even more worried, and they had no chance of winning in the frontal battle.
With the first good news, everyone was in a good mood, and they unconsciously gave in when arguing, waiting for the good news to be delivered to the family.
Shen Sanwen walked out of the stairs of the palace with a haughty stride, and several heads of the family who had gathered a bunch of deliberations on the side came up, with a cold expression, obviously very unconvinced by the failure of the first round of confrontation and came to find a venue.
The head of the Zheng family glanced at him obliquely, "Master Ma is really majestic today, I don't know that the income from this Ministry of Culture can supply Wenmo for a few weeks." ”
The head of the Wang family persuaded, "Lord Shen, it's not worth it." ”
The head of the Lu family said in a strange manner, "Brother Wang Xian, don't talk nonsense, the master of the horse is high-spirited and bright, and he is willing to sacrifice the small self to fulfill the big self, he is really our model, how can the affairs of the people in the world be worth talking about whether it is worth saying or not." The private treasury of the Ministry of Culture and the Princess's Mansion can still be maintained for a long time for the pen and ink supplied to the people of the world. ”
Shen San asked with a smile and replied, "The income of the Ministry of Culture and Culture is taken from the people for the people, why not, how can I spend my money as I want, can you manage it." As for the princess's private treasury, she is not afraid to flash her tongue when discussing this, huh? ”
The two people next to him glared at him, and the head of the Lu family knew that he was speechless, and showed an embarrassed smile, "Forgive me, Master Horse, it's the villain who is abrupt." ”
Shen Sanwen smiled lightly, "It's been a long time since I've heard people talk to me like this, and it turns out that when interests are related, people can become upright." ”
After speaking, he left without looking back.
The head of the Wang family patted the old man Lu next to him, "What's wrong with you today, how much do you want to offend him, and you are full." I didn't take his words to heart, don't do this, the clay man is in a hurry and has three points of anger.
We first issued an order to limit the production of pen and ink, and find a way to raise the price of pen and ink, because there is a large population of school-age students in the world, and even if the Ministry of Education is a mountain of gold and silver, it will not last for a year, so don't panic. ”
The Zheng family master nodded, "On the Zheng family's side, those low-end brushes and inks will be changed to some materials that are easy to wear and tear in the near future, and then the price will be raised, and then a sum of silver will be made first." When he runs out of money, they win. ”
Lu Family Master: "I also ordered the other arrangements." ”
The three of them dispersed directly after whispering exchanges, and the six major families joined forces to control the price, and the small merchants would definitely follow the price increase, and the money would inevitably not be able to play its due value, and they would also be able to win a small victory.
Shen Sanwen has been staring at the family's movements, and they have naturally received news of these changes, but they are destined to disappoint them. The Zheng family deliberately made a batch of inferior pens this time, and I am afraid that they will lose everything.
The price of the four treasures of the study in Luoyang has recently risen by two floors, which has made the reader complain. Although the supply of paper has increased and the price has fallen considerably, the sudden increase in huge costs is still very infuriating.
The store gave all kinds of reasons, such as the convoy falling off the cliff halfway, encountering wolves, damaging the equipment due to heavy rain, accidentally drifting away from the boat carrying goods, and not scammering the goods, etc.
And overnight, the prices of all the four treasures of Luoyang's scholars rose at the same time, and they all encountered various problems.
If it weren't for the peace of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the people, there would be no bandits, and the statements of this group of people would probably be unified into bandits and robbery, and the bandits would also study and become cultural people.
If you prepare more than a dozen pens for your daily life, depending on the mood you choose, you naturally don't care about this small increase, but for the rigid needs of most poor children and peasant families, this rise is very painful.
In particular, if the arbitrary price increase is not curbed, everyone's goods will rise with it, and the money will not be used more and more? Shen Sanwen couldn't sit idly by.
(End of chapter)