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Chapter 1095 Reforming the Imperial Examination ([-])

"My lord, Xiao Xuanwu, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, has a book to recite the sage. Today, the disadvantages of the imperial examination have emerged, and there are many disputes between the government and the opposition. It is really not good for the society. I am worried about it, and I have to think of a way to settle the dispute. . . . "

After all, Xiao Xuanwu is Tan Hualang, and a booklet is about to be written, which is really full of flowers. Although the general regulations are written according to Hongqing's intentions, after some embellishments, they are immediately remarkable, but the length is still not enough. Little, poor Li Dequan was sweating profusely as he proclaimed at the top of his throat. It took him a whole stick of incense to read the entire book.

"It's a good idea. I think the regulations drafted by Luoshan are quite good. If they can be implemented properly, all the talents in the world can be used by my court. If all my loves can benefit from this regulations, please speak freely. Yes, I'm listening."

Hongqing obviously had a strong liking for this charter, and she was not stingy with compliments, saying that the courtiers could speak freely, but the premise was there—it must be beneficial to the charter, in other words In other words, it is to warn all the ministers and workers not to raise any objections, otherwise, the consequences will be at your own risk!

Dead silence, a kind of dead silence, nothing else, such a charter is already extremely complete in terms of detail, and the officials who support the reform can't find anything to add for a while, as for the officials who oppose it, they can't do it. No, in fact, many conservative officials categorically disapprove of such large-scale reforms. The problem is that Hongqing has already expressed her position. It is obvious that she has to take a big risk at this juncture, so falling out of favor is still a trivial matter. , I was afraid that Hong Qing would think about it in her heart, and she would find something wrong in her head, and she would deal with it to death. The square was so lifeless, hundreds of courtiers were silent.

"Qizou Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Naturally there are people who are not afraid of death. No, just as the officials were still watching, they saw that Hongli had strode out of the queue of the central bank, rushed to the front of the imperial court, and fell to his knees. On the ground, he asked for instructions loudly.

"Brother Li has something to say, just say it bluntly."

Although I had expected that the fourth master would jump out to stir up trouble, I didn't expect that Hongli would be the first to come forward, and he frowned unconsciously, but he didn't show Hongli's face , but his voice calmly agreed to his request.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity. I heard Xiao Shilang's memorabilia earlier, and I felt as if I had seen the sky, my heart was full of emotions, and I couldn't help myself. I really wished I could join it immediately and do my best for the great cause of the education of the Qing Dynasty. You can calm down and think about it, my lord." I also feel that something is wrong. To educate the world, the way of a sage should be the first priority, and those who have both ability and political integrity should be the best in selecting scholars. However, the numbers, transformations, and things that Xiao Shilang said are all skills. The truth is contrary to the truth, so it is not ridiculous to use this to select scholars?"

Hongli originally thought that even if Hongqing reluctantly allowed him to speak, he would be cold-faced, but he didn't expect Hongqing to have such a nonchalant attitude. His face turned, but seeing that he first thanked him respectfully, and then talked smoothly, pointing out the core "flaw" in Xiao Xuanwu's chapter first and then restrained.

"Xiao Aiqing, brother Li raised doubts about what you said, do you have any explanation for this?"

Hongli's questioning words are not harsh. According to the mainstream Confucianism, they indeed pointed out the most serious problem in the reform charter. However, Hongqing did not get angry, let alone To make a comment, he threw the question to Xiao Xuanwu in a calm manner. The reason is very simple. One is out of trust in Xiao Xuanwu, and the other is to give Xiao Xuanwu a good life. There is no other opportunity to perform. Xiao Xuanwu's ability is enough, but his qualifications are still shallow. If he wants to take the lead in the reform of the imperial examination, he is indeed a bit behind. In this sense, Hongli, who has always been hailed as one of the best disciples of the clan, is undoubtedly the best stepping stone.

"So that His Majesty can know that I have experienced in the local area, and had the honor to preside over the children's examination and the rural examination. I dare not say how much I have learned, but I have encountered many people who are dead books and dead books. People like this often don't understand the meaning of the scriptures, but they think they have mastered the truth, and they often show off in the public, but they don't know that such behavior is like a monkey climbing a tree. The higher it climbs, the more red buttocks it gets. How ridiculous it is to be exposed in front of the world."

Xiao Xuanwu seldom expresses his opinions in court meetings, but it doesn't mean that his words are not good, it's just that he keeps a low profile on weekdays. When it's time to see the real story, he really swears without a word, even though he never names names, But after speaking, he compared Hongli to a monkey climbing a tree. Even though Hongqing couldn't help smiling, many officials below couldn't help laughing. Qing had reprimanded her, but even though her mouth was full of smiles, she didn't dare to laugh out loud, she could only hold back with incomparable painstaking efforts, and many people's faces were instantly flushed like blood. As for Hongli, he didn't show any particular gaffe, but he couldn't hide the anger in his eyes.

"Xiao Shilang is really eloquent, but it's not the attitude that the court should have if he avoids the seriousness like this? I also ask Xiao Shilang to answer the question raised by Ben Baylor directly."

Although Xiao Xuanwu was so angry that his chest was stuffy, Hongli still endured it forcefully. Instead of retorting, he stuck to the core issue expressionlessly and forced Xiao Xuanwu to make a move. reasonable explanation.

"Li Bayle's question is good, so I don't care if I dare to ask a question in return. I don't know if Li Bayle can know the six arts of a gentleman? And do you know what is knowledge by investigating things?"

Xiao Xuanwu tilted his head slowly, looked at Hongli with a calm face, and asked questions again and again calmly.

"Xiao Shilang don't want to change the concept secretly. Regardless of the six arts and the investigation of things, they are all means. They are not Tao. What is Tao? The essence of the sage's quotations is also the essence of the sage's quotations. It is the essence of the sage. It is really putting the cart before the horse."

Hongli is a person who has learned from the past and the present, and he has a lot of experience in the scriptures. As soon as he heard Xiao Xuanwu's question, he understood what Xiao Xuanwu's intentions were, so he didn't want to be led by the nose by Xiao Xuanwu , without showing any weakness, launched a counterattack, always clinging to the teachings of the saints, and did not give Xiao Xuanwu the slightest opportunity to take advantage of it.

"Li Baylor's words are wrong. Scholars of my generation are most afraid of not seeking a deep understanding. If you misinterpret the meaning of the scriptures, you will only entertain yourself. It is just a mistake. If you can use it to govern politics, you are afraid of poisoning the world. It is really harmful. Evangelism does not underestimate the six arts, but also the teachings of studying things to gain knowledge. Why, practice brings true knowledge, and those who study hard and read dead books are all sour Confucians. How can it be of great use? Today, teach them with numbers and transformations The fundamental purpose of many subjects is to teach them the way of studying things, to cultivate their hands-on ability, and to understand the way in studying things. This is the standard for teaching the way of saints, so why put the cart before the horse.”

After all, Xiao Xuanwu was born in Tanhua, and he had experienced in the local area for many years. Whether it is his talent and practical ability, he is obviously better than Hongli. At this time, he refuted Hongli's words by citing classics. It is self-deprecating, but Seeing him talking smoothly, he has already refuted Hongli's earlier doubts to nothing.

"Xiao Aiqing's words are very kind, and I am deeply enlightened."

When Hongli stood up, Hongqing seemed calm and calm, but in fact, she couldn't help but feel a cold sweat for Xiao Xuanwu. In order to defeat this son, Hong Qing put in a lot of effort, winning is winning, but it is definitely not easy, and now, seeing Xiao Xuanwu calmly refute Hongli so that his face is red, and he is very happy. Don't hesitate to praise him.

"Your Majesty, I think what Xiao Shilang said is right, and this is the way to educate the world."

Hong Qing came to a conclusion like this, as Hong Qing's most useful confidant minister, Shen He didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly snatched him from the queue of the Ministry of Industry, taking the lead in expressing his firm support for Xiao Xuanwu.

"Your Majesty, the old minister also thinks that Xiao Shilang's words hit the current situation, and it is a feasible strategy."

"Your Majesty, the old minister seconded the proposal!"

"Your Majesty, the minister also seconded the proposal!"

……

With Shen He's statement, Ma Qi and the others who had received Hong Qing's secret order earlier did not dare to neglect, they stood up and responded one after another. Seeing this, how could the courtiers dare to lag behind, huh la la More than [-] people stood up all at once, expressing their opinions one after another. As for those courtiers who did not move, it was not because they did not want to move, but because the seats in front of them were all taken up by those who took the lead, and only those with slow legs were left. I'm in a hurry.

"Well, I have fully understood the intentions of all those who love you, so this matter has been decided. The matter of reforming the imperial examinations will be entrusted to Xiao Aiqing to take the lead. All ministries must cooperate fully, and there must be no mistakes!"

Hong Qing was always willing to do things while the iron was hot. Seeing that so many courtiers came out to support Xiao Xuanwu, she naturally did not hesitate at all, and made the final decision without giving a damn at all. Fourth Master and the others left room for another attack.

"Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey the order!"

Now that Hongqing's golden mouth is open, no matter what the true thoughts in her heart are when she speaks, she can only respectfully praise her. If anyone dares to take the lead at this time, he will definitely seek his own death.

"Ah."

Although all the ministers and workers had respectfully accepted the order, Hong Qing did not relax because of this, and did not leave the slightest space for the opponents. Then he walked into the gate of Qianqing.

"Disperse!"

When Hong Qing left like this, the court meeting naturally came to an end, Li Dequan, who was waiting on the steps, hurriedly shouted, and led a group of court ladies and eunuchs to leave.

(End of this chapter)