Da Qin: I became friends with Zhao Zheng

Chapter 264 Chapter 260 Two, Imperial Examination

Zhao Zheng was originally leaning on the bed with Yao Xing in his arms, but he sat up straight after hearing Yao Xing's words: "Can everyone participate?"

Yao Xing knew that Zhao Zheng was interested, so he quickly told him everything he knew and thought: "Well, if your parents and grandparents have committed serious crimes, they are not allowed to participate. You can also use this to alert the people."

"What is the appropriate number of official titles per year?" Zhao Zheng already had a rough plan in his mind.

Each dynasty had different methods for the imperial examination, so Yao Xing did not just follow the rules mechanically. Instead, he thought of a rough plan and told it to Zhao Zheng to complete it.

"Divide students' academic achievements into several levels. These levels have already blocked most of the students. The final exam is like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge. Therefore, it is good to have a big exam every three or five years and seal 30 people in each session. ?”

"Every three to five years, 30 people enter the court. Where will there be room for them in the court?" Zhao Zheng frowned, feeling that 30 people were too many.

"How could it be? When new officials enter the dynasty, the elderly should also retire. We have more than [-] counties in the Qin Dynasty and need countless talents. Why can't we let go of those people!" After Yao Xing finished speaking, he remembered that the current officials have not retired. Time usually results in old age when the body cannot hold on any longer, and some people even die of old age.

He added: "The older officials have gone home to take care of themselves for this reason. Their energy and physical strength are not as good as those of the young people, and most of their ideas are stubborn. It is time to bring some fresh blood to the court. What's more, many people in the court today are just mediocre. If you are talented, you can be appointed to an official position if you are recommended by others, but you cannot do big things."

Zhao Zheng frowned and thought for a while before accepting Yao Xing's proposal. However, he was troubled by the fact that this kind of innovation would face numerous objections, and someone might even bump into the pillars in the hall again.

"I will issue a decree tomorrow to let those elderly people who are nearly seventy years old go home to take care of themselves." Zhao Zheng sighed and said.

Yao Xing's eyes widened. Are there still people in the imperial court who are nearly seventy years old?People in ancient times had short lifespans, and less than half lived to be seventeen, let alone still serve as officials in the court, arguing with others all day long.

"I think it's time to go home and retire at the age of 60. They have worked hard for the Qin Dynasty for most of their lives, and it's time to live a good life of enjoying their grandchildren." Yao Xing had to say, otherwise, he might not know when There is an example of an old minister dying of anger in the court.

"Sixty?" Zhao Zheng obviously thinks that 60 is too early. After all, in politics, the more skilled you are, the less likely you will make mistakes.

"No, 55!" Yao Xing reduced his age by a few more years.

People in later generations don't know how much they are looking forward to the days after retirement. How wonderful it is to be able to receive a salary without doing anything, to take on the glory before retirement, and to avoid the possibility of losing security in later years.

Although they may not be happy about it, they have to be happy whether they are lucky enough to end up with a queen like Yao Xing!
But before they were happy or not, Zhao Zheng was not happy: "You are in your prime in your fifties, how can you grow old!"

"Old General Wang Jian led troops to conquer the Qin Dynasty at the age of six or seventy years old. If we count on those young men, how many good men will our Qin Dynasty lose!"

Yao Xing pursed her lips. Although what Zhao Zheng said made sense, they were in the minority after all. The more experience a military officer has, the better, but the older a civil servant is, the more stubborn he becomes!
(End of this chapter)