Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 140 A Simple Formulation of the Imperial Examination

After explaining some things to Feng Bao, a young eunuch came to report that the several adults that Xiao Cheng had just summoned had already arrived outside the hall, waiting to be summoned.

Xiao Cheng nodded, motioning for someone to come in.

Not long after, several people walked quickly into the hall.Everyone knelt down on the ground, bowed their hands and saluted:
"Come on, see Your Majesty!"

Among the people who came in, apart from Ma Minwen and Qu Cheng, the two ministers who had been completely tied up with Xiao Cheng, Guo Jiejumeng, Zhang Zhaozhao, Di Qing, Yang Dayan, Wen Tiren, Yang Xuanyan, etc. In Beijing, the courtiers summoned by Xiao Cheng.

All in all, all the people Xiao Cheng could rely on were summoned.

Xiao Cheng nodded, motioned for everyone to get up, and asked the little eunuch to bring chairs and stools for them to sit and talk.

"This is not the Xuanzheng Palace, and you are all my confidantes, so there is no need to be more polite!"

Everyone quickly thanked him and said:

"Honor, thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

Everyone had just sat down, and without waiting for Xiao Cheng to speak, Ma Minwen stood up at this moment, impatiently saying:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for being impolite. Just before entering the palace, guest Cao Shangshu has already received the letter of credence from Xia Guo."

Kecao, one of the six Cao Caos in Shangshutai, took over the duties of Dian Ke, one of the original nine ministers. He was in charge of the minority tribes in the country and the communication with other countries. It was a diplomatic job.

Xiao Cheng raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and opened his mouth and said:
"The letter of credence sent now? Xia Guo, is this a bow and surrender, admitting defeat?"

Ma Minwen hurriedly saluted, and said with joy on his face:
"Your Majesty, the candle is shining for thousands of miles! Xia Guoguo's letter is a request for a truce and peace."

In the war between the two countries at this time, the Yun Kingdom had already gained the upper hand.

Not to mention Cheng Bushi conquered all the lost land in the north, on the northeast border, Xiao Cheng also led troops to capture Sanping Pass, the southwestern gateway of Xia Kingdom.In the southwestern hinterland of Xia Kingdom today, in front of the frontier army, it is like a little girl lying down, letting him ask for it.

Although because of Xiao Cheng's order before leaving, the frontier army never attacked Dacheng, an important town in the southwestern part of Xia Kingdom.

However, the Yun army invaded every day and harassed small towns and towns, which still caused great chaos in the southwest of Xia Kingdom. The grassroots administrative power was almost paralyzed, and all states and counties were in chaos.

It's just that Xiao Cheng originally thought that this Xia country had a strong foundation after all, and the whole court still clings to the face of a great country.It stands to reason that there should be a strong support for a while.

But Xiao Cheng never expected that Xia Guo would bow his head and give in so softly this time?

Xiao Cheng frowned and said:

"Xia Guochaotang, what happened? Otherwise, how could it be so easy to give in this time?"

When everyone heard this, they shook their heads.

Xiao Cheng turned his head to look at Guo Xie, and said:

"There are quite a few people of various religions and nine streams in your Shangyu backup office, and they are the best at deceiving people. I will leave it to you to investigate!"

Guo Xie got up quickly when he heard the words, bowed and saluted and said:
"Yes!"

Xiao Cheng immediately looked at Ma Minwen again, and said:

"Where is Li Chao?"

"The Li Dynasty has not sent the letter of credence so far. Judging from the military newspaper, it seems that it is still preparing for the battle. A few days ago, a small group of soldiers were sent to test it."

Xiao Cheng smacked his lips, never trying to understand the key point.

The Li Dynasty lost nearly a thousand miles of land, the country's elite was exhausted, and the young and strong also suffered heavy losses.As long as he has a normal mind, he also knows that he is not Yun Guo's opponent at the moment, so he must try his best to seek peace in order to rest and concentrate on restoring the country's strength.

Those who should seek peace do not seek peace, but those who can delay for a while rush to seek peace.

In Xiao Cheng's heart at this time, he felt that he was suspicious.But he has always been cautious, and he always felt that it would be a little unreliable if he didn't figure out the reason why the behavior of the two countries did not match.

"Guo Xie, you have to pay attention to this matter."

Guo Xie's sticky pole is a collection of three teachings and nine streams, rangers and gangsters.These people are often the most inconspicuous.

Coupled with the [sticky pole] Ceka, who secretly planned actions, and had buffs that reduce the possibility of being discovered, these things should naturally be handed over to him.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Guo Xie hurriedly cupped his hands.

After explaining this matter, Xiao Cheng looked at Qu Cheng who was at the side again, and said:

"Have you ever started the errand I entrusted to you?"

Hearing this, Qu Cheng hurriedly said:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the minister has received orders and is mobilizing the people under the Shaofu to repair the Ganye Temple. As soon as the preparations are completed, you can send people to the Ganye Temple."

The place of Ganye Temple has been built by Buddhism for hundreds of years. There are many palaces and pavilions. Although it is not as luxurious and luxurious as the imperial palace, it is not too far behind.

It would be a pity if it was still abandoned!
Xiao Cheng's gaze could not help turning to Goldfinger.

[...Jixia Academy--1. The special building "Jixia Academy" can be built; 2. Famous officials from hundreds of schools can be randomly refreshed, the probability is related to the imperial prestige; 3. Unemployed ministers can be sent to the palace Learning, according to the background, character and character of the ministers, respectively acquire the knowledge of Taoism, Confucianism, Law, Ming, Soldiers, Agriculture, and Yin-Yang School.The learning time is three years, and the courtiers randomly increase the values.

...]

Jixia Academy, just looking at it makes one's heart itch!

Xiao Cheng couldn't help but frowned, and said:
"The supply of silver, food and materials has been opened, and I have also explained it early. Why are you still preparing it today?"

When Qu Cheng heard this, he was taken aback immediately, and quickly explained to himself:

"Your Majesty clearly learned that the Min Cao is short of manpower. The only way to mobilize craftsmen is from the Shaofu. This will be completed by issuing a transfer order through the Shangshu Desk, and the Shaofu will approve it. These official documents are cumbersome and complicated. , That's why I slowed down. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Xiao Cheng remembered Qu Cheng's explanation.

Although the current Shangshutai is called Liucao, it is still very different from the extremely perfect six-part system in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Among the six Cao Caos now, there is no need to talk about Ke Cao.

Sangong Cao is in charge of the year-end performance appraisal of state and county officials; Libu Cao is in charge of elections and sacrifices; Min Cao is more like a combination of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry; Cao, in charge of security work such as water, fire, and thieves.

Liucao's current manpower is small, and Mincao has too many things to be responsible for. Naturally, this can only force Qu Cheng to find a solution from the Shaofu.

Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice:

"Okay, I understand. From now on, you will go to Shaofu more often, and you must transfer the artisans to Ganye Temple as soon as possible!"

"As ordered!"

There are too many overlaps between the current Six Caos and the Nine Ministers of the imperial court.The idea of ​​completely integrating the top and bottom of the imperial court and improving it into a perfect system like the Ming and Qing Dynasties became more and more intense in Xiao Cheng's mind.

Zhang Zhao saw that Xiao Cheng had finished explaining, and saw that his colleagues around him did not stand up to report, so he stood up, took out a memorial from his arms, raised his hands above his head, and said respectfully:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the rewards for the ministers of the DPRK and the frontier soldiers have been determined, please take a look at them!"

Seeing this, Feng Bao trotted forward to take it, and then brought it to Xiao Cheng.

Xiao Cheng opened the memorial and glanced at it.All civil servants and military generals listed all the merits during this period, and rewards were given according to the merits, so it was clear at a glance.

Xiao Cheng put together the memorial, and stared at the two panda eyes. He saw Zhang Zhao who had been working all night. Longyan couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Okay, well done!"

Zhang Zhao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, lowered his head and said in a deep voice:

"Thank you Your Majesty for your praise, this is the duty of a minister!"

"Is there any reward you want?" Xiao Cheng asked with a smile.

After all, I'm not a capitalist with wicked people, so I must give some benefits to beat workers so conscientiously.

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao was silent for a moment, but spoke again:

"Your Majesty exempted the people of the country from paying taxes before. This is out of love for the people. Now you are generously rewarding the meritorious and providing compensation to the disabled soldiers, so that the soldiers who are fighting will have no worries. These are all things that benefit the country. I fully support Your Majesty."

"But I have one more thing to say, I hope His Majesty will listen to it. Most of the national taxes next year will be exempted. The treasury will need to support the operation of the country for two years. Please also think about all kinds of expenses in the future, Your Majesty... ..."

When Xiao Cheng heard this, his forehead couldn't help but jump.

Good guy, I just want to give you some rewards, you have talked so much to me, did you get the wrong rewards for co-authoring?No wonder this guy was hated by Sun Quan in history, and he has no art of speaking at all.

"Well, I got it! Well, um, you've done a good job with this job, and the imperial examination that I'm going to hold just now will be prepared by you, how about it?" Xiao Cheng couldn't help but interrupted.

If he left it alone, he might have nothing to do and stare at him as a whole, and he would be annoyed to death by then.I can't let him be free, or I will have a headache!

Zhang Zhao wanted to say something else, but when he was blocked by Xiao Cheng's words, he hesitated slightly, and then he cupped his hands and said:
"Imperial examination? It was proposed by His Majesty, a new system for selecting talents for the country?"

Xiao Cheng nodded and said:

"Yes, the selection of scholars by subject is for the imperial examination."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao asked again:
"I don't understand, so in order to avoid messing up the errand, please give me a general idea. How to set up the threshold to separate the real scholars and ordinary people who take the exam? How should the subjects be divided during the exam? The admission criteria should be based on What is the standard?"

"Just wait and see for the threshold, just ask some questions to block those who join in the fun. It's easy to divide subjects. Although there are schools of thought in the world, they are known as hundreds of schools, but they only talk about the core essence, and they are just a few Taoism, Confucianism, Law, and famous names." , Bing, Nong, Yin and Yang, etc., can be divided according to this."

Xiao Cheng paused, then continued:
"The examination should be based on policy theory. State system and state affairs, agriculture and commerce, geography and water conservancy, military system and art of war can all be questions. If you can talk about these things with substance, you are already better than half of the people in the world, and you are a usable talent! Moreover, since it is a new system, how can it be accomplished overnight? It is relatively simple at present, but it can be understood, and it will be improved step by step."

Zhang Zhao kept pondering in his heart, showing a rigorous expression, cupped his hands and said:
"Let the minister think about it carefully, and after sorting it out, he will present a note to His Majesty."

　Adjust your schedule, today's Chapter 2 will be released tomorrow morning...

　　Damn, I said to pay off the debt, but the more I owed, the more I owed! ! !

　　Damn, what have I been doing these days?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)