Chapter 145 Liu Mo
Hu Hai briefly explained the imperial examination system that appeared in later generations, and several ministers listened very seriously.
"This imperial examination system is a good way to select materials. It is rare that Your Majesty thought so thoughtful. If you hadn't heard that the previous dynasty had an imperial examination system, I would have thought that Your Majesty was copying the previous dynasty. Such a standard imperial examination system, I think it's OK. But in this way, the Qianshou and the aristocratic families will probably cause dissatisfaction among the aristocratic families." Meng Yi was better than Brother Nai's, and he reacted immediately.
Li Si shook his head and said, "My Great Qin Dynasty has respected the Legalists since Shang Yang's reform, and then he established his country. But what the emperor said, it seems that everyone can participate in the imperial examination. In this way, it may shake the foundation of the Legalists of the Great Qin Dynasty."
He was born into a Legalist. Although he used tricks to kill Han Feizi of the Legalist, he still regarded himself as a Legalist. If the emperor introduced other schools to the court, the foundation of the Legalist would probably be affected.
"Yes, I, the Qin Dynasty, established the country with law, and now I have to change the course, but I can proceed step by step. Isn't it a bit of a sudden move?" Yuzhan hesitated for the first time.
However, Meng Tian's eyes lit up and did not immediately express his opinion on the imperial examination system of Qin Ershi, but he could not keep measuring the pros and cons in his heart.
Looking at Li Si and Youzhan who were anxious to make suggestions, Hu Hai laughed in his heart. This imperial examination system was a method of selecting materials created by later generations. Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty Li Shimin once pointed at the endless stream of candidates for the imperial examination and said that all the talents in the world entered the Tang Dynasty. However, he did not expect that he would speak out this method, and several important officials were inconsistent with the imperial examination.
The imperial examination was just a small attempt by Hu Hai. If these ministers knew that Hu Hai had a greater material selection reform, they would probably completely subvert their cognition.
"Now, my Qin Dynasty is in danger." Meng Tian finally spoke: "If you still follow the old ways, you may be not far from the destruction of the country. I think Your Majesty's drastic actions are worth a try. For example, the root cause of the chaos today lies in the harsh punishment and the hopelessness of life.
All the methods that can make the head of Guizhou turn over are under the control of the aristocratic families. If these people are not given a chance, the chaos will probably become increasingly serious and more. I think this method of imperial examinations is a brilliant plan to seek talents for the country."
Hu Hai nodded, Meng Tian’s statement was almost what he thought.
Seeing that the second emperor agreed with Meng Tian’s statement, Li Si and Youzhan also had no objections, but instead discussed the details of the imperial examination.
Meng Tian was sick and weak, so after discussing with a few people for a while, she felt a little tired.
Hu Hai saw that Meng Tian was not sitting for a long time, and stood up first and said, "I can write this imperial examination in detail. After I finish writing, let the Confucian scholars from the Imperial Academy copy a few copies and distribute them to you. When everyone has a conclusion in their minds, we are studying the details. Today is not short, so I will leave first, General Meng Tian has a good rest."
As soon as the emperor said goodbye, who would stay? Several ministers left with Hu Hai.
Seeing the backs of Emperor II and several ministers of the Counselor's Office disappear, Meng Tian turned around and said to the back of the screen, "Qi Bo, do you think our emperor is like a fool who kills innocent people?"
Qi Bo slowly turned out from behind the screen and said, "Seeing his fair and gentle appearance, he is definitely not a cruel person. The imperial examination system mentioned just now is a trick. This will allow talents from all over the world to be used by the court. These ministers who were admitted to the court will have an impact and restraint on the forces of the aristocratic clans."
"You are right." Meng Tian nodded. This Qi Bo is not an ordinary old eunuch, and is said to be a disciple of the Zongheng family.
"A person who is so wise and decisive will never kill his brother or father. It seems that the old servant had mistakenly blamed the second emperor before. Compared to him, he was also held hostage by Zhao Gao." Qi Bo shook his head and sighed.
"The past has passed, and the change is coming. I think the emperor is not talking about this imperial examination system. You let the clan who are determined to be a career in the officialdom and learn military books and strategies, and all the wise men of each family. In the future, the men of my Meng family will emerge in the imperial examination system." Meng Tian said with his fists clenched.
"My man has always been both civil and military, so the general is relieved." Qi Bo was very confident because the Meng family has always been known for his strictness in restraining men in the clan.
After dismissing several ministers, Hu Hai returned to the Wuxin Hall and directly taught people to prepare pens, ink, paper and inkstones. He wrote down all the things about the imperial examinations as he discussed with several ministers. Some of them were slightly modified according to his ideas.
Regarding the details of the imperial examination, Hu Hai wrote a thick stack of white paper. After writing, he repeatedly checked it, so that the eunuchs who were serving him were given to Chunyu Yong, who was taken to the Taixue Pavilion by Chunyu Yong to supervise the Confucian scholars to copy the manuscript.
Chunyu Yong was very efficient in his work, so he even asked the Confucian scholars from the Taixue Pavilion to add night shifts overnight and copied Hu Hai's article about the imperial examination.
The Confucian scholars from the Taixue Pavilion saw the original manuscript of the imperial examination at the first time. Many Confucian scholars gradually showed joy during the copying.
"This imperial examination system is our opportunity! I originally thought that I was not a descendant of a famous family or a wise student, and I never had the opportunity to understand the glory of the temple, but I didn't expect that the emperor would actually open an imperial examination to win scholars. Long live the emperor, long live the Qin Dynasty!" A Confucian scholar said loudly.
They are all Confucian scholars without family backgrounds, and being able to enter the Taixue Pavilion is already a great cause for these Confucian scholars. If there were no accidents, these Confucian scholars would edit books in the Taixue Pavilion for the rest of their lives, write books and biography for the royal family, and would never make any progress in their careers.
"This thing is just a copy of the emperor. It is still unknown when it will be implemented. You are too happy too early." An old Rusheng looked at the excited young Confucian scholar and poured cold water on his head.
Everyone was happy, but the old Confucian scholar gave up most of them with just one sentence.
"I don't think so, since the emperor killed Zhao Gao, there are countless benevolent policies implemented. This can attract talents from all over the world. Such a good thing will definitely be promoted by the emperor." A young Confucian scholar wearing a square scarf and in his early twenties frowned and said with a thick eyebrows.
This Confucian scholar is named Liu Mo. He not only reads Confucius' books, but also has many books from other families. Because of this, some corrupt scholars in the Taixueguan feel that he does not respect his ancestors and is not worthy of staying in the Taixueguan.
It’s a pity that Liu Mo is a poor Confucian scholar. Being able to rely on his salary in the Taixue Pavilion is already the best destination for him, a man from Guizhou.
"Hmph, it's the emperor's recommendation. With your ability, I'm afraid I won't pass the exam. Why not take advantage of the present and curry favor with us. If someone can pass the exam, I can also help you." A Confucian scholar teased.
"Please support me! If I, Liu Mo, fail, how can you pass the exam?" As he said that, Liu Mo laughed and got up and went out.
Several Confucian scholars looked at Liu Mo Huang's figure who had left the Taixue Pavilion with a smile on their lips, and sneered: "I've been busy all night. Look, this guy still has the energy to go to the sniffing Xianglou to find Xiaogui."
"Bah, who do he think he is? If he didn't have the opportunity to face the heavenly listening like Chunyu Yong, he would never have thought of entering the court in his life."
"If Chunyu Yong has his current status, that is fate. How can everyone have good fortune?" an old scholar shook his head and said.
But Liu Mo ignored them and walked out of the Taixue Pavilion, stretched his body, looked at the rising sun, turned around and walked towards the sniffing tower in the west streets and alleys of Xianyang.
Chapter completed!