Desert Eagle Suletan Khan

Chapter 237: Holding Imperial Examinations to Recruit Talents (Part )

When the new dynasty was founded, what they lacked most was talents. Because there are not enough officials, even ministers have to hold concurrent posts. Batu Hetan was also the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Tie Moer was also the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, Nasutu was also the minister of the Ministry of War, Liu Haogu was also the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Xue Zongzhou was also the minister of the household department.

This appointment is intriguing.

First of all, the Ministry of Personnel, the head of the six departments, has great power, and its Shangshu is called the "Heavenly Official". In order to prevent the power from being too large and difficult to control, Emperor Qianyuan did not allow the Minister of Civil Affairs, Ha Shiha, to join the cabinet. Harshiha was born in the Dulbert tribe, and defected to the Huite tribe during the Oirat Civil War. It has been fifteen years now. He is upright and loyal, and is highly trusted by Sultan. Trust belongs to trust. Since you have become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, it is not suitable to join the cabinet. This is the art of checks and balances. Secondly, according to the order of officials, households, rituals, soldiers, and punishments, for the remaining five departments, the first assistant should be in charge of the household department, and the second assistant should be in charge of the household department. It was right to lead the Ministry of Ceremonies, but Emperor Qianyuan wanted to do the opposite. The higher the status of cabinet ministers, the lower the ranking of the departments they were in charge of. This is called the system of large and small prime ministers. For example, Xue Zongzhou, who ranked last in the cabinet, took charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs, which was second only to the Ministry of Personnel. To a certain extent, he could check and balance the first assistant Batu, Tan, and the second assistant Tiemoer.

Checks and balances, only with checks and balances can the monarchy be stable! Although Sultan is only twenty-eight years old, he has been holding the whip of the Hui Special Department for fifteen years and is extremely proficient in the power of strategy.

Chief Assistant Batu Hetan and Minister of Rites Liu Haogu entered the East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace. Compared with the size of Qianyuan Hall, the largest room in this three-story attic can only accommodate more than 20 people. All matters discussed are matters of supreme importance, and no one but the emperor's close ministers can enter.

"Come here, give the two pavilion elders a seat," Suletan said warmly, pointing to the two chairs in front of the Fearless Leo. There are not only chairs, but also tables with top-quality brick tea and various pastries. Obviously, His Majesty the Emperor has been waiting for them for a long time.

"I would like to thank your Majesty for your kindness." The two important ministers hurriedly thanked him. Since the implementation of etiquette and the appointment of titles, there have been more rules between monarchs and ministers. Everyone from top to bottom is learning the etiquette system. If you don't learn it, you can't do it. The emperor has specially set up a censor to supervise. If there is no etiquette in front of the palace, the crime is not small.

What we are discussing today is the implementation of the imperial examination, which in Suletan's opinion is related to David Guozuo. So he was in a hurry. He had prepared tables, chairs, and refreshments early and was waiting for the two important ministers.

"Ahem~" Emperor Qianyuan sighed softly, attracting their attention, and asked slowly: "Ba Qing, Liu Qing, how are the preparations for the imperial examination going?" Since becoming emperor, he likes to call ministers a certain Qing. Show closeness. It's okay to just call him "Liu Qing", after all, Liu Hao's ancient surname is "Liu"; calling him "Ba Qing" is a bit strange, Batu and Tan are not surnamed "Ba", but "Ke Lie Yi Ti". It doesn't matter, no matter how you call him, it's all a favor from the emperor. Batu and Tan are proud to be called "Ba Qing" by the emperor.

Many years ago, this emperor had promoted Chinese characters among the tribes. All ordinary official documents were written in Chinese characters. Only during major ceremonies such as enthroning the throne and proclaiming himself emperor and worshiping heaven and earth, edicts were written in both Mongolian and Chinese characters. Now, he believed that the time was ripe to hold the imperial examination nationwide.

"Your Majesty, I have made statistics and found that among the young disciples of my David's seventh-rank officials and above, more than 60% are literate in Chinese characters. There are also ordinary people who are proficient in Chinese scholars. It is the right time to promote the imperial examination." Liu Haogu said in a deep voice.

"Well, I think so too," Suletan nodded approvingly.

Seeing Liu Haogu's approval, Batu and Tan felt nervous. As a veteran minister, he regarded newcomers like Liu Haogu as a threat; as a Mongolian, he was dissatisfied with the emperor's heavy use of Han, Hui and other officials. Therefore, he was unwilling to let Liu Haogu be more beautiful than the emperor.

He handed over an inscription from his sleeve, "Your Majesty, this is the imperial examination strategy drawn up by the ministers, Mr. Liu Ge, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial College. Please take a look at it." With one sentence that he took the lead, he immediately became aware of it. Taking away the credit from Liu Haogu and others. Suletan knew this veteran official from his father's time very well, so he naturally understood the little Jiujiu in his heart. Not only was it not a revelation, but it was actually a bit joyful. The ministers below have conflicts, so his throne is stable. If everyone below him is of the same mind, he, the emperor, may be ignored. As long as the feudal system existed, party strife was inevitable. The only difference is that the mediocre leader cannot control the intensity of party struggle and endangers the country and the country; while the heroic leader can steadily control the party struggle within certain limits and firmly control the overall situation.

Emperor Qianyuan was naturally the hero. He smiled slightly and gave Batu and Tan an appreciative look. "Thank you for your hard work, dear sirs." After saying this, he started to read the strategy.

I saw that this imperial examination plan basically quoted the system of the Ming Dynasty. First, the "Children's Examination" was held every year. After obtaining the qualifications of students, they took part in the formal imperial examination. The formal imperial examination is divided into three levels: rural examination, general examination and palace examination. The rural examination is held every three years. The examination period is on August 9th, 12th, and 15th. It is also called "Autumn Palace" and "Xiangwei". Those who win the exam are called Juren; the examination period is on the ninth and tenth days of February in the following year. On the 2nd and 15th, the Ministry of Rites will hold a general examination to admit tribute scholars, also known as "Li Wei"; on March 15th of the same year, the emperor will personally preside over the palace examination, and the top three will be admitted: first grade (number one, second place, third overall) The rank of Jinshi is awarded, the second grade is given to the Jinshi family background, and the third grade is given to the same Jinshi family background.

At first glance, it seems to be the same as the imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty. However, upon careful consideration, there is a big difference in the children's examination before the official imperial examination.

The children's examinations in the Ming Dynasty included county examinations, government examinations, and Taoist examinations. Each provincial Xuedao presides over the annual examination and the scientific examination, which are divided into six grades according to their scores. Only those who rank first or second in the scientific examination can be qualified to participate in the provincial examination. Then they were divided into prefectures, prefectures, and counties to study and be called students. The living members are divided into three categories: growth, proliferation, and epiphysis. The junior students with the best grades are provided with subsidies and daily necessities by the government. They pass the academic examination every year and are promoted in order according to their performance.

In this plan, the county examination, prefecture examination, and Taoist examination are merged into the county examination, and the examination is conducted once a year, called the annual examination. The examination results are simplified from six grades to two grades of passing and failing, and those who pass are called students; as for The scientific examination only examines the graduates of the Imperial Academy, and there are no such things as lay students, hyperplasia, or epiphyses, and the government does not provide subsidies or daily necessities. Students and supervisors could participate in the formal imperial examination.

Sultan understands that there will no longer be any living, accretion, or epiphysis, and the government will not provide subsidies and daily necessities to the living. David had just founded his country and was poor! However, he was a little confused about the merger of county examination, prefecture examination, and road examination into county examination, and the examination results were simplified from six grades to pass and fail.

"Ba Qing, why do you want to merge and simplify the 'Child Examination'?" Emperor Qianyuan asked puzzledly.

"Your Majesty, this examination method is based on the actual situation of David. My David's writing style is not as prosperous as the Ming Dynasty. If a child examination is so complicated, I am afraid that there will be very few students taking part in the provincial examination." Batu Hetan said loudly explained.

Yes, the writing style of Moxi is indeed far inferior to that of the Central Plains and Jiangnan. Such a test is more practical! Moreover, wouldn’t the civil service examination in later generations only be taken once?

Thinking of this, Sultan nodded repeatedly, "If you are interested, please do it this way."

"Your Majesty, regarding the imperial examination strategy, I have two points of disagreement with the chief minister, and I respectfully request the Holy See," Liu Haogu said suddenly.

(End of this chapter)