Chapter 187: Zezhou holds the imperial examination, Jincheng tests the engineering examination. Revenge!

Hong Hao emphasized academic research in Zezhou Prefecture. Not only did he set up provincial schools in Jincheng, but also Luzhou and counties under the jurisdiction of the two prefectures. The population of the two prefectures was less than 200,000. Although it was not as large as Kaifeng, it was also a prosperous town on the ground in Hebei. With Hong Hao's intention, his natural academic style was prosperous. It was two years ago, but not many students had reached the level of taking exams. Even students before the Jingkang year had already been abandoned by military disasters. Since Hong Hao's administration to the prefecture, there have been gradually decent students who can withstand Hong Hao's exam. At present, the Song Dynasty's system has gradually begun to be improved, and he attached great importance to this scientific examination section, which led to Hong Hao's actions. He planned to encourage Yang Zaixing to write to Zhao Gou and offer a provincial examination in Zezhou Prefecture.

Although Yang Zaixing hated the imperial examination system from his heart, he found that without the "science" education in later generations, the literati in the world regarded the imperial examination as bigger than the sky. If there was no chance to take the imperial examination in Jincheng, I was afraid that the population of Zelu and the two states would be lost! I was so amazed that I went to Lin'an to report a chapter: "I heard that there must be fragrant grass within five steps. Although Hebei has undergone wars, there are still wise men. There are 100,000 households in Zelu and the two states, so there are no economic talents? Therefore, although it is an isolated city.

If you are trapped in the thief, you still cannot abolish the selection of wise and capable people. However, the two states have been to Lin'an for thousands of miles and are in the thief. It is difficult to operate and inconvenient. I beg for the story of Sichuan and Shaanxi to follow the story of Sichuan and Shaanxi. I hope to open a provincial examination in Zezhou. The imperial court can send personnel to the supervisor of Zezhou. The examination papers in the provincial examination will be sealed in the capital for review, so that your majesty will regret that you have left a pearl. However, the scholars selected by the two states may be appointed in the two states. The titles are the same as those of the officials, and the duties will be handled by the state. This is a foolish person who has obtained it. If the court system is not reviewed, your majesty will be punished."

Zhao Gou received the letter and showed it to Qin Hui. He smiled and said, "Yang Dutong Wufu, famous for his bravery, won 200,000 people from the Song Dynasty in Hebei and Zelu. I originally thought that he was just like this. In recent years, he placed wealth first and had no words on political affairs. Unexpectedly, he actually knew how to write books and seek scientific examinations, which was rare!"

After reading it, Qin Hui frowned and said, "The requests from General Yang are all correct. There has been an old system in Sichuan and Shaanxi. However, it is inconvenient for the imperial officials to travel to and from the Jin Dynasty. If there are any ills, it is difficult to investigate. Furthermore, the financial master once appointed General Yang to govern the Zezhou Prefecture. If the imperial examination is carried out, the Jin Dynasty system must be followed to avoid the financial master's investigation. Why should we make things difficult for our dynasty?"

Zhao Gou was silent and said for a moment: "General Yang's morale is in the Song Dynasty, how can he be compared with others? Such an order is just an orthodox. The scholars of Zelu and the two states of Zelu were unwilling to accept the reputation of the Jin Kingdom. They should not be disappointed with this innocent heart. Qin Qing could reply to the imperial edict, so he would be allowed to open a vocational examination in Jincheng, Zezhou, and the provincial government in the institute was listed as the fifth place in the first place in the Beijing Palace Examination, and the rank was the same."

Qin Hui was speechless, so he had to issue an order to send an envoy to Zezhou according to his words. At that time, there was a pigeon station in the capital. Although the order was issued, he had arrived at Zezhou Prefecture in two days. However, Hong Hao received the order but did not even have a trace of joy. It was because after the envoy set off, Yang Zaixing and Hong Hao had already made a fuss about the content of the exam and almost turned against each other.

"The system of this dynasty was based on the high-level memorials of the Imperial Master in the 13th year of Shaoxing. The classics should be first based on the classics, "Yu" and "Meng" meanings, "Psychology" and "Psychology" as the first, each poem and essay, each Zi and Historical Discussion, and each current affairs and policy are the second, which is the right path. Although the north and south are currently blocked, the rules should not be broken. If it is as convenient as the adults said, although it is afraid of breaking the rules, those who came from Zezhou in the future would not dare to be role models for scholars in the world, wouldn't it be against the best intentions?" Hong Hao insisted on maintaining the integrity of the imperial examination system and refused to give in at all.

Yang Zaixing said, "The way of lyrics and verses is nothing to help the world. Even the papers sent to Beijing are sent to Beijing. According to the Sichuan and Shaanxi examples, it is just a trial strategy. Why do you have to force yourself to follow this old path? According to the intention of a certain family, it can only show the superiority of scholars and whether they see things. If the rest of the lyrics and chants about the wind and the moon, they are afraid that there will be no benefit in the state. Mr. Zezhou is not careful!" This is fine, Hong Hao brought out Zhao Gou, and Yang Zaixing could not be too strong.

Anyway, we must pass the strategy and the strategy finals. Therefore, the two prefectures held the provincial examination first, and the two prefectures and counties in Zelu were held respectively. Compared with other prefectures and counties in Jiangnan, the time was later. However, scholars did not have to run long distances and could arrive at the examination room within one or two days, which was more convenient than the provincial examination in Jiangnan. The second was the "provincial examination", which was held in Jincheng, Zezhou. Hong Hao personally gave the question, and Zhao Gou personally gave a question, and the rest was handled by Hong Hao.

At the same time, Yang Zaixing insisted on holding a martial arts examination, and according to the Song Dynasty system, he was skillful in horse stance, and only those who were willing to go to the court could enter the third place. Yang Zaixing insisted on making an exception that the warriors who could not pass the literary examination in the Song Dynasty were not allowed to enter the third place. Yang Zaixing only had the brave and super-human ones to be the first to be ranked. Hong Hao was very dissatisfied with this and argued with reason, but had to have Yang Zaixing promise that those who failed the literary examination would be allowed to be appointed as the deputy commander. If they wanted to be higher, they would have to be replaced by the literary examination. Hong Hao was only a little satisfied.

What finally made Hong Hao completely collapse was that Yang Zaixing wanted to add the "Engineering" subject in addition to the two subjects of civil and military affairs, which was unheard of since the founding of the Song Dynasty. It was to read through the old scriptures. Since the opening of the Tang Dynasty, no one has ever heard of the "Engineering" subject.

"Sir, I have never heard of the 'engineering' since ancient times. If the exam is started rashly, it will make you laugh at the world. If you lose your reputation, you must be careful!" Hong Hao felt deeply that as the main examination in Zezhou Province, this matter must be argued. It is a critical moment. If you are not sure, how could it be Hong Hao's character? Yang Zaixing did not come on a whim. He naturally knew the importance of vocational and technical education. This era was the beginning of Neo-Confucianism. Since then, it has been the Master's righteousness that monopolized folk knowledge. Although Hu Yuan disturbed him for decades, he has been disturbed by many Hu Yuan.

He has never conducted scientific research and has not interrupted the continuation of Confucian Neo-Confucianism. Although he helped Guo blacksmith make amazing firearms based on his vague memory, the technological development and inheritance in the world cannot be easily promoted by one or two technologies. If he always regards the creation of new technologies as a skill, he is afraid that the four great inventions will never escape the fate of falling behind European countries. Although he does not have any profound knowledge, he can finally master one or two prefectures and counties. If he does not take this opportunity to give talents in craftsmen a chance, he is afraid that no one will do this in the future.

"Sir, I'm too worried!" Yang Zaixing also became strong: "The examination of engineering is different from other subjects, namely, civil and military subjects. Both subjects need to have strategies and explanations to the capital, but this engineering subject is not necessary. It only exists in Zezhou and Luzhou. What does it have to do with the world? The ancients said that the way of learning is to be able to make up for the world. Before the Tang Dynasty, what was there in the examination? The sages only chose wise men and capable people, so how could it be discussed in the classics and fu? "

Hong Hao was patient and advised hard: "The great man's intention is nothing more than the wise men in the work of craftsmen. There are many heroes in the dog-slaughtering generations. Since ancient times, however, in the imperial examination, eight or nine out of ten are the wise men in the world. How can we all collect all the talents in the world and make no wise men in the wild? If there are indeed great men in the work of craftsmen, the great man can follow the Song system and make his own opinions. If he recommends to the capital, there are indeed something good, and he can also be given a Jinshi. Why should he be given another examination and a troublemaker? "

Yang Zaixing disagreed and laughed at him, "Sir, what is the wise? The method of strategy is to seek talents who can contribute to the country and the world, and can only assist the governing of prefectures and counties. This is a powerful talent. However, the Master has only been away for more than a thousand years. In the past, there was a Chao family building a tree as a nest, and the people were not suffering from the suffering of wind and rain, and the invasion of hundreds of beasts. With the subtle skills, they benefited the people and ruled the world. In the era of Dayu, there was no justice in Master, but the study of water management and the nine provinces and tens of countries was enough to rule the world. Can the learning of these two be seen in the scriptures? Can some people write it first?

Policies? In today's system, all officials come from scientific research. However, those who teach the position of the Jin Jin know the knowledge of steel, lead and mercury? The official of the agricultural company knows the seeds of rice, beam, millet and cotton? The official of the weaving can see the spinning machine, and can distinguish clear silk and hemp? A professional specializes in skills and use outsiders to manage internal experts, so how can we not make any mistakes? A certain family is located in only two prefectures and nine counties. Why not try the "engineering" science and enable special talents to have an advancement level? If it is indeed wrong, it will not damage the Jiangnan system. If it is indeed effective, it will not be too late to report to the emperor again!"

Hong Hao didn't argue with others for a long time. Seeing that Yang Zaixing was so persistent, he choked for a moment and didn't know how to deal with it. But after thinking about it for a night at home, he really couldn't accept this plan. The next day he went to the yamen to resign: "I am really hard to follow the teachings of the adults. It is better to allow me to put the state affairs first and choose other talents, or not miss the affairs of the adults!" Yang Zaixing knew that he was angry, but he did not say it out loud, but he refused to agree, just said: "Sir, don't do this. The two subjects of civil and military must be troubled by the teacher. As for this 'engineering subject,' in Zezhou and Luzhou, there was no precedent in the Song Dynasty, and there was no corresponding official position. A certain family had an idea. Someone was responsible for the engineering examination, so there was no need to make the teacher worry more."

Lao Yang did what he said, and the next day he was in a hurry in the workshop. The blacksmith Jia said to the carpenter Ding: "I heard that Zezhou Prefecture has opened an 'engineering department', and all crafts can be tested. Is it that has never been heard of since ancient times? Do you want to?" The carpenter Ding smiled awkwardly: "This black iron slave dares to make fun of him! Is it true that Lord Yang wants to recruit carpenters to be an official? Our family can only repair houses and build bed cabinets, and there are not many big words to know. How to take the test?" The female weaver Ren said: "I recognize a few big words, but this matter is done.

It is not false. The yamen has posted a notice. Lord Yang asked Guo Blacksmith as the main examination. Unlike the civil and military subjects, the questions have been published. They are divided into metal and iron, civil engineering, agriculture and mulberry, weaving, weapons and other categories. They have questions. They can answer the questions on their own during the workshop. They can also answer them at the same time, or make utensils or understand the truth. As long as they work, they will be considered as passing the exam. Although they cannot be listed on both civil and military terms, they are generally awarded officials according to their grades. The positions of the two states, such as Sijin, Jinnong, and weaving will be awarded these students."

The blacksmith heard this and widened his eyes and said in horror: "The official of the Jin Dynasty of the Song Dynasty is a real position and must not be taught by the imperial examination. In previous years, it was said that Si Jin did not know the hammer and chisel. Now that he has opened this subject, he cannot say that our family should try their luck." The three of them then went to the front of the yamen to watch the scenery, but they didn't know that under several notices, hundreds of people had gathered around them, and they couldn't squeeze in. The provincial examinations of the three subjects of literature, martial arts, and engineering announced plans at the same time. Hong Hao had seen engineering subjects, and his horizons were already wide open, but he was still trembling in the yamen, for fear that he would make laughs at the world. Lao Guo's blacksmith was proud: "The old man also had an exam, and Lord Yang had a good idea! Are you afraid that any young man would not take the time to learn skills?"

The blacksmith Jia was already sweating outside, and just found out about the undergraduate money question: How to increase the furnace temperature when smelting iron? I was stunned at the moment. This question was not as he had imagined. It was not just that people could tell what reason, but that there must be a feasible practical solution. I had never thought about this before, but that if the furnace temperature was higher, the iron would be better, but how to do it was an extremely difficult thing. The carpenter Ding was also worried at this time.

In this scientific examination, the civil engineering question was to draw a three-story attic construction drawing, which required the senior craftsmen to judge whether it worked. This time, it was necessary to put in hard work to solve this question. Although there was a 15-day grace, it was not easy to come. The notice clearly stated that if the plan was adopted, not only would he be awarded an official position, but he would also have to pay a bonus. If the drawing was well drawn, those who did not win the imperial examination would have to work hard and no one would have done it in vain. Anyway, there was some silver in Zezhou Prefecture.

In this turbulent hustle and bustle, the first provincial examination in Zezhou and Luzhou finally opened. Although the two states had only a population of 200,000, they gathered the Song people of dozens of prefectures and counties in the north and south of Taihang. The news spread throughout the big banks within more than a month. In the end, nearly 7,000 scholars participated in the first provincial examination. According to the Song system, more than 80 students were selected to participate in the provincial examination, including 54 students and 31 students. However, there was no idea that the provincial examination was conducted.

Most of the tests were from the disciples of Guo Blacksmith, which made Lao Guo happy, but the results of the test were surprising. Most of the disciples of Lao Guo were not Chinese. Even when Lao Guo saw the drawings and suggestions of Tubei, he knew that it was basically not feasible. He felt that it was a big loss of face and scolded Tubei. However, a female worker who improved the loom and a carpenter who drew the construction drawings won the first engineering weaving category in the Song Dynasty, and the civil engineering examination was the RMB 1, but the gold and iron category was vacant.

Only then did Hong Hao understand Yang Zaixing's intentions, and reported the list of the two imperial examinations of civil and military examinations to the capital, and prepared for the provincial examination, intending to start the examination at the same time as the capital, and announce the list at the same time.

The scholars who passed the imperial examination were full of joy, and the restaurants in the venue were full for a while, and those who had not won were not discouraged. After all, there was also a chance to take the scientific examination in Taihang, which was a very congratulatory thing in itself. At worst, if it didn't happen this year, there would always be a chance sooner or later. The most sensational ones were the female official who was enfeoffed by the Ministry of Weaving and the carpenter who was the deputy head of the construction work. The two of them became officials from the people overnight, and they set the lead in the Song Dynasty. They entered the officialdom without Confucianism, which was envious of the scholars. What made the liberal arts scholars dissatisfied was that although the Song Dynasty had an examination and delisting system, all current officials who had not been admitted in previous years could be demoted and retired, but Zezhou Prefecture did more than do it. It actually stipulated that current officials signed a contract every three years, and those who were not in line with the style of the Song Dynasty could be demoted and retired. What was the excitement of being an official like this?

But how could the storm in Zezhou be as big as the storm on the grassland? The incident of Anbahai Khan being tortured and killed in Shangjing City spread throughout the grassland for several months. Anbahai Khan's last words made Hututa inherit the Khan throne. Luo Yan could see Lu Heikhan's disappointment, but he also learned from Hututa Khan's fire-breathing eyes that the grassland would be ignited by the fire of revenge!
Chapter completed!