Chapter two hundred and thirty eight father-son conversation
Inside Liangyi Hall.
The emperor held the wall that Li Chengqian gave him. At the beginning of Chuchu, he didn't understand, because compared to standardizing the fairness of the entire imperial examination, it is undoubtedly the top priority if anyone can better explore talents.
Although the papers and recommendations have their disadvantages, in the end, this is actually just a temporary measure. Because it is just right now, it is used in this way. However, if you follow what Li Chengqian said in this book, it will undoubtedly have raised the imperial examination to a very high level.
So the emperor couldn't help but think that the prince did this and the measures he proposed were a bit too hard.
But he had never discovered before that the prince actually had the potential to become a cruel official?
He tilted his head and glanced at the prince below with his own eyes.
I feel that I'm too anxious to show myself.
In fact...
It is not surprising that the emperor would have such an idea.
Because this is the limitation of this era, let alone Li Chengqian is not "thinking about this imperial examination". If it is said that it is "reform of this imperial examination" it is probably reasonable.
However, this is his only prince after all, and he can't dispel his enthusiasm at this time.
He thought about it for a while and then said, "Will this be too big? And this method is good, but you should also know why we, Beichen, had to implement papers and recommendations before, considering that some candidates' true level may not be fully reflected in the papers. This is why we have conducted multiple investigations, in order not to waste a talent."
If Li Chengqian was asked to continue to promote this, there would definitely be complaints in the court.
Not to mention...
At this time, someone must have found someone to submit a test paper, and if you fail the exam then.
The emperor had to use the darkest thoughts to think about the thoughts of those who did not pass the exam. If it was really as the prince said... and then he was a little scared when he thought about it, because there might be more cases of bribery or false accusations.
But...is there really anyone who dares to do this?
Gradually, he appreciated the benefits of Li Chengqian's idea.
at the same time……
After hearing his words, Li Chengqian pointed out the key points of the problem and replied: "In order not to waste talents, I certainly understand this. So, in fact, there is another thing that I didn't say about the wall."
"oh?"
"In order to better explore talents, Erchen suggested that in addition to the Jinshi and Mingjing subjects, another exam will be set up. Although this exam does not have a subject, it is a supplement to the Jinshi and Mingjing subjects. The father can set up some questions according to the standards of the talents he wants. If someone can really answer them and the answer is very good, you might as well admit them to an extraordinary degree. And if they can't even answer this... Erchen thought that he had given them two opportunities, so it would be better to let them go back to study and come back to take the exam next year."
Li Chengqian continued: "As for the test questions in this exam, what is the difference between the Jinshi and Mingjing subjects? My son believes that it can be reflected in the following aspects."
"First, the kind of talents you need will have problems. These problems can be simpler than the Jinshi and Mingjing dynasties, or more difficult than the Jinshi and Mingjing dynasties. When it is simple, after admission, you can be placed in various departments or even local officials, do the lowest level of work, and hone them until a certain period of time is over, and then recalled and entrusted with important tasks."
"Secondly, the questions can be varied and have no direction. Moreover, the number of questions that are correct is not determined by the number of questions that are correct. Answering one question correctly and one hundred questions correctly is of the same effect. As long as you can answer all the questions well, but in the same way, the requirements are naturally higher than that of the Jinshi and Mingjing subjects, and you can even use the standards of half a scholar to get an official position."
“…”
...
Obviously, Li Chengqian came prepared this time.
As he supplemented and improved all these, his entire imperial examination system process could hardly find any shortcomings.
Apart from the human handicraft, I may feel a little nervous.
For example, this famous-name system is a difficult task to miss two thousand test papers like this.
If ten people are asked to make money, each person will need to make money of 200 pieces.
As for those who set questions, closed management should be implemented, the emperor also felt that it was a bit too much.
However, Li Chengqian proposed that he could find a palace specifically in the palace or elsewhere to accommodate these people.
Of course, these questioners can’t be senior officials in the court in the end, but may be bachelors who hold idle positions.
After listening to Li Chengqian's story, the emperor could no longer find any fault.
But it’s right to think about it! What is the purpose of the imperial examination is to enable more poor scholars to become officials.
Furthermore, check and balance those aristocratic families.
In fact, what the prince said is very reasonable. If the essay and recommendation are continued, corruption will inevitably arise. Even in the court at this time, many civil and military officials were still relatively honest. I believe that at this time, he, a wise and brave emperor, would not do such a thing. But if it is a hundred years later, if an unworthy descendant appears, he will not be able to control the situation in the court at all. However, doing so is to kill the various corruption phenomena that may occur in the future.
‘Okay! Just look at this time, knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, and see if you can find some people.’
After thinking about it, the emperor said to the prince: "Since that's the case, then do what you said. All the civil and military officials in the palace, all the civil and military officials, will be obeyed your arrangement."
Anyway...
No matter how it is, if it fails, the prince is still a child. If it succeeds, a sound system can be established for the future.
After hearing the emperor's words, Li Chengqian naturally said happily: "My son thanked my father!"
"No need to thank you, where are you going later?"
The emperor then asked again.
"If nothing happens, I'll go back to the East Palace."
Li Chengqian replied.
“I’m very busy lately?”
"All the civil and military officials in the court support their sons and ministers very much, and they are not very busy."
"I haven't played Go with you for a long time. If I'm not busy, why wouldn't we, father and son, come to the game today?"
"Uh... OK!"
"Yaoyao is afraid she will be about three months pregnant now."
"almost."
"The imperial physician said that your mother is still more than a month away and is afraid she will be about to give birth."
Chapter completed!