Chapter 485 Why don’t I dare?

Wang Kang really didn’t want to be here at the moment. He didn’t want to do this at first. Although it’s easy to talk about the reform of the imperial examination system, it’s very difficult to actually implement it!

This is determined by the limitations of this era. It cannot be changed by just a few words.

He was also very disdainful of this. This was a kind of ideological crushing.

Therefore, after he finished speaking, he left directly and did not want to argue with them anymore. In his opinion, this was simply playing the piano to a cow...

However, at this moment, someone called from behind, and the name was still my little friend,

This made him wonder, and when he subconsciously turned around, he saw an old Confucian with white sideburns and long beard, and his face was covered with deep wrinkles.

But he was very energetic. He was sitting there with his back upright and still smiling at this moment.

Wang Kang had paid attention to this old Confucian. In the previous discussions, he had never spoken, but when others spoke, they would nod to him.

This shows that his status should not be low,

The old Confucian said again: "I am much older than you, so I will call you a friend, okay?"

The old Confucian was so polite to Wang Kang and treated him as a friend, which surprised everyone.

"Who are you?" Wang Kang asked doubtfully.

Yan Liqun reacted first, "This is Fang Xiaolian, a bachelor of the Imperial Academy. Fang is a bachelor. You must not exceed the etiquette."

After hearing this introduction, Wang Kang understood the identity of this old Confucian.

Hanlin, also known as Wenhan's Forest, means Wenyuan. It is an important institution specializing in drafting confidential edicts and a place for cultivating talents.

Responsible for editing books and writing histories, drafting edicts, serving as readers for royal family members, serving as imperial examination examiners, etc. His noble status is a stepping stone to becoming a senior minister or even a local official...

This place has always been a group of scholars with the best status in society. Those who can enter the Hanlin Academy are all intellectuals with extremely high cultural literacy.

Many prime ministers even came from the Hanlin Academy,

For example, Wang Kang’s grandfather was a Hanlin scholar from the previous dynasty.

Of course, there are also levels, which are divided into Hanlin officials, attendant bachelors, Hanlin bachelors, chief academy bachelors, etc.

Serious Hanlin bachelors are all civil servants of the third grade, participating in government affairs and serving as the emperor's personal advisers and staff.

Think about Fang Xiaolian’s identity.

"It turns out to be Mr. Fang," Wang Kang politely handed over his hand.

That's how he is. When others are polite to him, he responds more politely.

Fang Xiaolian asked again: "Are you the grandson of Duke Yan?"

"Yes, do you know my grandfather?"

After Wang Kang finished speaking, he shook his head. Grandpa was a Hanlin scholar from the previous dynasty. Although he retired and returned to his hometown, he must have known him.

Yan Gong is the nickname of my grandfather Su Dingfang.

"I didn't expect that stubborn old man Su Dingfang to have a grandson like you. It's really..."

Wang Kang understood what he meant. His grandfather was a corrupt scholar, but he was completely different.

Fang Xiaolian said: "Don't leave in a hurry. I am very interested in what you just said and have some questions. I would like to discuss it with you."

With such an attitude and saying these words,

Huang Yu was immediately surprised and said: "What this boy said before is nonsense. How can you keep him?"

"That's right, his weird remarks were clearly just to cause trouble, and he also said that we were going astray..."

Wang Kang spread his hands after hearing this, "Master Fang, this occasion is not suitable for me, just think I'm talking nonsense."

"You are talking nonsense. As bachelors, don't we know better than you?"

"You also know that you are a maester?"

At this time, Fang Xiaolian said to Huang Yu: "As a bachelor, can't you even listen to what others say?"

"We are here to take part in political affairs, and there are also officials from the Ministry of Rites... just to express our opinions,"

"You can't even listen to other people's opinions. If they go against you even slightly, you'll just criticize and scold them. Is this also true for academics?"

These words were extremely serious and made everyone blush. What made them even more unbelievable was that Fang Xiaolian lost his temper because of Wang Kang!

Wang Kang was also shocked. This Hanlin bachelor actually spoke for himself.

Could it be because of my grandfather?

It's impossible. These bachelors are very principled and cannot be partial to others. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to enter the Hanlin Academy...

Then he should be interested in his own opinions,

"Wang Kang, please sit down."

Fang Xiaolian then said: "Speak freely and don't have any scruples."

"I agree with Mr. Fang,"

At this time, an adult who had been sitting next to Yan Liqun said,

This person is about fifty years old. He is relatively young compared to those sitting here, but he has deep official authority.

He is the political advisor, Ji Yuan, and is also a third-rank official with the authority to participate in political affairs. He was sent here by Emperor Zhao.

Before this, he had been listening, and this was the first time he spoke.

"I have been listening to it before, but I think what Wang Kang said is a bit interesting."

Ji Ning looked around at the people and said in a deep voice: "Everyone must also know that the current form of the imperial examination is first of all due to lax discipline and a large proportion of aristocrats."

"Secondly, they are also selected through the imperial examination. There are very few people who are truly useful in the imperial court."

"Is this a problem with our selection system? This is why His Majesty wants to reform it!"

As he spoke, he cast his gaze on Wang Kang again and said with admiration: "I think some of us have noticed the problem."

“But I don’t know how to change it!”

“I don’t even dare to change,”

"What is that word you just said called? What are you thinking about?"

"Ideological constraints," Wang Kang responded.

"Yes, it means ideological restraint. This word is very accurate,"

Ji Ning, the governor who participated in politics, spoke in a very official tone, but in his words, he praised Wang Kang very much.

"I think we should not blame, but praise him because he dared to say such things,"

"So, you have to stay,"

Fang Xiaolian, a Hanlin scholar, and Ji Ning, a governor who participated in political affairs, were two people with the highest status here. They both tried to persuade others to stay, which surprised everyone else.

Cao Shang's face is extremely ugly. Why do some people always defend him in the end?

The face of the priest who had previously mocked Wang Kang was even redder. In contrast, he looked even more comical.

Huang Yu hesitated to speak, but didn't know how to speak...

Wang Kang was hesitating, not because he was worried about Huang Yu and others, but if he really sat down again, there might be more things to do.

It seems that some people are still able to recognize the problem.

"What? What other concerns do you have?"

Fang Xiaolian said: "I heard that you are not afraid of heaven, earth, or the advice of hundreds of officials."

"When I asked you to say it, you didn't dare to say it?"

Fang Xiaolian seemed to have seen Wang Kang's thoughts and said deliberately.

Wang Kang said: "I dare to say it, but you don't dare to do it, so what's the point?"

"Then it depends on your ability,"

Fang Xiaolian said in a deep voice: "You must remember that at any time, you must convince people with reason!"

"I know that others have deep prejudices against you. You may not care about it yourself, but in your heart, aren't you holding your breath?"

"Why not prove to others and convince others? Are you willing, or..."

"You were just bluffing, but you didn't dare to do this!"

"snort!"

Hearing this, Wang Kang snorted coldly, walked to his seat, took a long stride, and sat down.
Chapter completed!