Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 167 Gold Card Issued! ! !

Palace, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Zhang Zhao bowed slightly to Xiao Cheng, and said in a deep voice:
"Qizou Your Majesty, the candidates who have passed the third round of the imperial examinations include 27 candidates who have passed the Scholar Division, 44 candidates who have passed the Mingfa Division, 39 candidates who have passed the Mingshu Division, 48 candidates who have passed the Military Division, 19 candidates who have passed the Agricultural Division I, and 20 candidates who have passed the Mok Division. There are 52 people in the debate department. A total of 240 nine people."

Hearing the last number, Xiao Cheng still frowned slightly, and said:
"so little?"

You know, in the first round of the imperial examination, there were tens of thousands of applicants.In the end, more than 200 people were admitted?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhao immediately said:

"Your Majesty, the imperial examinations were held in too much haste, and there were too many people pretending to be numbers. After all, it is to obtain talents for the country, so it must be strict, so as not to mix in those with insufficient talents. Moreover, since the imperial examination system will become the official selection system of the state in the future, For this first imperial examination, it is necessary to set a benchmark for future generations. The bottom line for admission must be stricter, and must not be relaxed!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng felt that it was very reasonable, nodded his head, and said eagerly:
"The admission list, bring it up and show it to me!"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao immediately presented the roster in his hand with both hands.

Xiao Cheng took it from the young eunuch, and glanced around.

In the line of sight that ordinary people can't see, the golden finger moved accordingly, and densely packed panels appeared in front of Xiao Cheng's eyes.

On the panel are the names of the candidates and their simple ability values.

[Name: Zhai Su Wenke: 46 Martial Arts: 58 Character: 61]

[Name: Xiang Shitao Liberal Arts: 65 Martial Arts: 41 Character: 59]

[Name: Xu Zhiqiang Liberal Arts: 60 Martial Arts: 61 Character: 42]

[Name: Shi Chengwen Liberal Arts: 89 Martial Arts: 81 Character: 73]

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Xiao Cheng looked at the unfolded panel in front of him, and couldn't help but his eyes lit up.

It's really a thoughtful mechanism. In order for Xiao Cheng to recruit talents better, the attribute value displayed by each person is a comprehensive value directly divided into two subjects, civil and military.

But speaking of it, although I was unlucky and always relied on guarantees in lottery draws, it was my first imperial examination anyway, so I had to make a name for myself!

Seeing that Xiao Cheng was so anxious to see the roster of admitted scholars, Zhang Zhao thought that he was very concerned about the results of the imperial examination, pondered for a moment, and said:

"Your Majesty, this is the first time that scholars have been summoned to take the imperial examination in Beijing. The news of the imperial examination has not yet spread, and many scholars have doubts and are waiting to see. Therefore, the venue and officials in Beijing can still handle it. But if these scholars see the imperial examination, it is the way to obtain scholars for the country. When it is held next year, these people will definitely flock to it, and the capital may not be able to cope with it!"

Xiao Cheng scanned the list in his hand quickly with both eyes, and casually said absently:

"Then let the local governments conduct assessments, select suitable talents, and give these scholars the qualifications for the imperial examination."

This year's imperial examination in the capital, with tens of thousands of candidates, has already involved most of the power in the court of Yunguo.If it is like this every year, then the court of Yunguo will not have to deal with government affairs!
Besides, Xiao Cheng was only a temporary emergency this year, and every time thereafter, the imperial examinations must be qualified, and the manpower and material resources required for the preliminary examinations must be apportioned to the administrative forces below.

Hearing what Xiao Cheng said, Zhang Zhao nodded subconsciously, then thought about it for a few times, then shook his head violently, saying:
"Your Majesty, delegating the power of imperial examination qualifications to local governments can share the pressure, but it is also inappropriate. For example, in the imperial examinations, such as Mingshu and Mingfa, the answers to these questions are constant, so it's okay. But If it is like the policy theory of the Xiucai department, the military deduction of the military department, and the knowledge required for the review of the agriculture and ink departments, it is almost impossible for the local government to have enough ability to review and judge."

If it is like the eight-legged essay imperial examination in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, then officials from all over the country were born in such an imperial examination, so they naturally have a certain ability to judge whether the essay is good or bad, and measure the level of knowledge of scholars.

But in this world, where a hundred schools of thought contend, it is inevitable that such systems cannot be copied.

Just imagine, you let a local official who came from a legalist background and learned the idea of ​​"taking the law as the teaching" to judge a Confucian scholar who took "virtue and etiquette as the foundation of politics and education, and punishment as the purpose of politics and education" Of course, there is no need to say more about the result of the test paper.

Xiao Cheng paused, looked up at Zhang Zhao, and said in a deep voice:

"It makes sense. The imperial examination cannot be delegated to the local governments."

He paused, then turned to look at Feng Bao beside him, and asked:

"How about Sima Hui and Lord Pang De?"

When Feng Bao heard this, he immediately bowed and said:

"The two are valued by His Majesty, so naturally they accepted the imperial decree with tears of gratitude. The 5 taels of silver have already been delivered to the two of them!"

Seeing that Xiao Cheng had been rejected three times, Sima Hui and Duke Pang De still had a good idea in their hearts. They planned to take their families to the deep mountains to hide (run) and live (road).

Unexpectedly, the palace attendant came to the door for the fourth time and came so quickly.

This time the palace attendant brought 5 taels of silver, as well as the emperor's decree to let the two of them concentrate on teaching and educating people from now on.

Sima Hui and Mr. Pang De are naturally not very happy to be officials, but they are quite happy to let them teach and educate people.Besides, he is the emperor of a country, so he has such a good attitude, so he can't be too face-saving!

Xiao Cheng nodded upon hearing what Feng Bao said, and immediately said:
"The name of this academy is Lumen Academy. Feng Bao, find someone to make a plaque and send it over there!"

When Feng Bao heard this, his eyes moved slightly.

"My maidservant's handwriting is not bad, and I am willing to write an inscription for Lumen Academy."

The academy valued by the emperor must have strong support.It could be said that in a few decades, it will become the academic holy land of Yun Country.Hanging up a plaque with my own handwriting, isn't it a name passed down to future generations?

When the eunuch reached Feng Bao's level, his power could not be higher, otherwise he would definitely end badly.Today's emperor is a formidable master, and he must never touch money that should not be touched.

That being the case, he, Feng Bao, has nothing to pursue besides his name.

Xiao Cheng didn't think about it, even if he guessed it, he wouldn't care, so he said casually:

"It's up to you, with the plaque of your governor of the East Factory hanging, it can also block many people for this academy!"

Hearing what Xiao Cheng said, Zhang Zhao pondered for a while, and immediately said:

"Your Majesty is planning to use the academy to select talents?"

Xiao Cheng nodded and said:

"That's right, let's build more government-run academies and let the academies recommend outstanding disciples to participate in the imperial examination every year. And the admission rate of the imperial examination will be used to determine the funds allocated by the academies for the next year."

Well, does it look familiar?It is the system of high school and college entrance examination.

Zhang Zhao thought for a moment, hesitated and said:

"It sounds feasible, but I'm afraid that the teachers and students of the academy will form cliques for personal gain in the future..."

The officials above the court, even if they were strangers to each other before, are bound to come together and form factions driven by the same ideas and interests.

Therefore, the formation of a party is inevitable, and it all depends on the emperor's means.As long as the struggle between each other is not hindered by each other, it is considered a healthy competition as long as it is so intense that it will stagnate the operation of the court.

However, as Zhang Zhao said before, the policies that Xiao Cheng formulates now are always to set a benchmark for future generations.

Xiao Cheng nodded and said:

"We can formulate some checks and balances, such as the establishment of government-run academies at all levels, and the frequent transfer of teachers in the academies, etc., and for example, restricting the transfer of academies' teachers to court officials. In short, it will be improved slowly!"

The knowledge and experience from the previous life told Xiao Cheng that there is no perfect system in this world.

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao nodded solemnly, and he had already started to think about ways to check and balance the government-run academy.

As for Xiao Cheng, he lowered his head and continued to look through the roster of candidates in his hand.

Suddenly, on the gold finger panel, a golden font, a name that looked extremely conspicuous, broke into Xiao Cheng's eyes.

[Name: Hai Rui Wen Ke: 85 Martial Arts: 51 Character: 97]

Oh, I've become a famous minister, and I'm still the number one god of Ming Dynasty, Hai Rui!
The corner of Xiao Cheng's mouth curled up, and his heart lightened a little.

Perhaps in many people's minds, this is the image of a stubborn old man who can only spray people.But in fact, this one is quite capable.

Hai Rui became an official in one stroke, and became an official of the second and third ranks all the way.He has successively held various official positions, cracked down on tyrants, built water conservancy projects, strongly advocated severe punishment of corrupt officials, prohibited favoritism and bribery, and promoted the one-whip law. The official reputation is extremely high.

Even the powerful and corrupt officials who are afraid of him can't find any mistakes or omissions from his political achievements, they can only buy officials for Hai Rui with money, so that he can send this plague god away.

Moreover, although this person is upright, his political wisdom is also quite outstanding.Know when is the time to do what.

A piece of "Public Security" was handed up after Yan Song's downfall, and the timing was not too early or too late, and Emperor Jiajing was scolded bloody.

At that time, the situation in the Great Ming Dynasty Hall had changed. At this time, Shangshu, although he was still in danger of his life, the original situation of ten deaths and no lives had changed, and Shengsheng won a sliver of life for himself.

Xiao Chengben admired this person. Although he has a high chance of getting sprayed in the future, he is still very happy to be able to get this person.

But before Xiao Cheng was happy, another conspicuous font shining with golden light was displayed in front of his eyes.

[Name: Yan Song Liberal Arts: 89 Martial Arts: 33 Character: 28]

Good guy, let's just join Hai Rui against Yan Song, right?

Xiao Cheng raised his brows, could it be that he is really lucky today?

Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng put his eyes on the Goldfinger panel.

At this time, on the lottery drawing interface, it has already lighted up slightly, which clearly shows that Xiao Cheng has a chance to draw a lottery.

This is a lucky draw opportunity for signing in today.Originally, he thought that he would save the lottery chance first, and let Sang Pan of the Yin Yang family find an auspicious day for himself, burn incense and wash his hands before drawing.

But today, it seems that I am lucky!
Or, just take advantage of this wave and draw a prize?

Thinking of this, Xiao Cheng's thoughts moved.

The next moment, the lottery drawing interface dimmed slightly.

Then a huge golden turntable appeared in front of Xiao Cheng, turning slowly.

White, blue, purple, gold, four colors of light flashed one by one, making Xiao Cheng's heart slightly lifted.

A moment later, above the turntable, a ray of purple light shined brilliantly.

Xiao Cheng was certain in his heart, and couldn't help showing joy on his face.

The third purple card, what a good thing it will be!
At this moment, Xiao Cheng didn't notice that on his golden finger panel, on the column of special skills, on the "Heaven's Blessed" skill obtained by helping the world to advance, a colorful streamer suddenly shone brightly.

Between heaven and earth, an inexplicable force suddenly surged, and with the help of Xiao Cheng's body, it was transmitted to the huge turntable.With the help of this inexplicable force, the turntable that had already stopped turned again.

Xiao Cheng was startled suddenly, feeling the wonderful aura that had just gathered, and subconsciously looked at the golden finger panel.

At this time, on the panel, the "Heaven's Blessing" skill that was still shining with colorful streamers just now has lost the magic and spirituality just now, and the font has become a little gray.It looks like a weak person at a glance, giving people a feeling of being limp and lifeless.

The purple light that filled Xiao Cheng's sight just now completely dissipated at this moment.

A golden radiance projected down from above the turntable.The next moment, eyes were filled with dazzling golden light, making Xiao Cheng's pupils shrink.

This is, withdrew money?I, Xiao Cheng, actually withdraw money!

A look of ecstasy appeared on Xiao Cheng's face.

He originally thought that he would have to wait for at least twenty guarantees.He never expected that the "Heavenly Blessing" skill, which he didn't even know was useful, actually helped him draw a golden card.

Under the golden light, a whole chapter of golden cards emerged and condensed in front of Xiao Cheng's eyes.

【Golden Ceka, Five Elements Prophecy
Card effect: Add the [Five Elements Prophecy] function, which can promote the power of heaven and earth, and deduce the five elements.According to the arrangement of the five elements, various effects can be obtained. (cooling time: three years)
Card description: The science of prophecy, based on Hetu Luoshu, and the power of yin and yang and the five elements, combined with the "theory of interaction between heaven and man", deduces and shows the future good and bad fortune, and the rise and fall of chaos. 】

The next moment, the golden brilliance dissipated immediately, but on Xiao Cheng's golden finger panel, a new interface was condensed, [Five Elements Prophecy].

Feng Bao and Zhang Zhao couldn't help looking at each other when they saw Xiao Cheng who had shown a happy expression just now, and then laughed maniacally again.

"Your Majesty, what is this?" Feng Bao asked cautiously.

Xiao Cheng came back to his senses slightly, waved at the two of them, and said:

"Let's all go out!"

Hearing this, the two hesitated in their steps, and looked at Xiao Cheng worriedly.

Looking at the expressions of the two, Xiao Cheng knew that it was because of his expression just now that the two were a little worried.

He coughed lightly, waved his hands, and said:

"Although there are only more than [-] people in the imperial examination this time, as long as the imperial examination system continues, there will be a steady stream of talents coming to my cloud country. I just feel that all the talents in the world are in my pocket, and this is how I show it." Happy color...Okay, you guys go out first, I will be alone."

Xiao Cheng spoke for the second time, and the two of them naturally did not dare to disobey, so they could only bow and retreat.

When the two retreated, Xiao Cheng didn't say anything, but with a thought, the five elements prophecy moved immediately.

　This paragraph is not finished, I will write it tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)