Wentang

Chapter 525 Imperial Examination
"Saint, the Turkic Khan Tuli sent a letter of credence, wishing to become a country of brothers with my Tang Dynasty and never invade each other, and ask to marry my princess of the Tang Dynasty." Tang Jian, Minister of Honglu Temple, played at the Xiaochaohui.

"Hehe... Tuli still took this path." Li Shimin didn't show any surprise, and said in a sarcasm tone: "In what capacity did he give me the letter of credence from Datang?"

"Tuli declared himself Turkic Khan ten days ago, and went around to punish those who did not follow." Tang Jian replied.

"Then wait for him to surrender all those who don't recognize him before submitting his credentials. Tell him that I don't have a princess of the right age in Tang Dynasty, and let him wait." Li Shimin's attitude was very contemptuous.

"Will this anger Tuli? It would be bad if he led his troops south. I think we can find a more appropriate reason to make both sides look good." A minister said.

Then many people either voiced their agreement with this point of view, or nodded their heads in agreement.

Yue Shan shook his head secretly, being oppressed by the Turkic people for many years, many people had a psychological shadow on the strength of the Turkic people.Even though the situation has reversed now, there are still many people who can't turn the corner for a while.

But he didn't mean to stand up and explain, because he didn't need to come forward.

Changsun Wuji stood up and said: "There are many forces in Turkic, Ashina Yugushe, Ashinasheer, Ashina Sunishi, etc., the forces are not under Tuli."

"Especially Ashinasheer, who has been famous in Turks for his wisdom and courage since he was a child, and when he was the leader of the tribe with a benevolent temperament, he never levied taxes, and he was deeply respected by the Turks."

"If Tuli is a smart person, he will not call himself Turkic Khan at this time, but first find a way to stabilize other people."

"He just teamed up with me, Datang, to plan against Jie Li, and now he can't wait to pretend to be a sweat, which will only attract other people to attack him. Therefore, I don't think there is any need to pay too much attention to him."

Changsun Wuji's words were justified and well-founded, and he succeeded in persuading most people, but the attitude of a few people who still wanted to seek stability was naturally ignored.

Li Shimin directly ordered Honglu Temple to respond accordingly.

Tang Jian responded and continued: "Goguryeo, Silla, Baekje, Khitan Dahe clan, Xue Yantuo, Huihe tribes...a total of 27 countries have submitted letters to surrender and asked saints to canonize them."

"Om." The court hall suddenly became lively, and Li Shimin's face turned red with excitement.

How many years has it been since the 27 countries surrendered? How many years has the Central Plains Dynasty not enjoyed the honor of coming to court from all nations? It has been so long that they have almost forgotten the glory of the kingdom of heaven.

Today, they finally felt it again.

That feeling, comfortable, so comfortable.

"Honglu Temple must entertain the envoys well. We will make a decision on this matter after I discuss it with the ministers." Li Shimin said immediately.

"Here." Tang Jian stepped back.

Looking at Tang Jian, an idea came to Yue Shan's mind, which changed another person's fate.

In the original history, Tang Jian went to Jieli as an envoy, which made Jieli relax his vigilance. As the coach, Li Jing accurately grasped a slight opportunity and decided to raid Jieli Khan's account.

At that time, some people raised doubts, Tang Jian was still there, if a surprise attack was launched, I am afraid that Xieli would kill him.Li Jing directly said that Tang Jian's generation was not worth pity, and then brazenly ordered a surprise attack.

Fortunately, Tang Jian was clever and found the abnormality and escaped with his life.otherwise……

The history books did not mention any enmity between him and Li Jing, nor did it record what he did to make Li Jing despise him so much, nor did he say whether he held grudges against Li Jing after he came back.

But thinking in another way, Yue Shan would definitely hate Li Jing to death, and would do everything possible to kill him.

But now it's all right, Xieli has been captured, and Tang Jian should have no chance to go on an envoy.

Thinking of Li Jingyueshan, I couldn't help but smacked my forehead. Recently, I was busy and forgot an important thing.No, after the next court, hurry up and talk to him about this matter.

While he was thinking wildly, Dou Lukuan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, stood up and reported on the awarding of meritorious soldiers. After more than a month of busy work, the awarding work was successfully completed.

By the way, I also asked for instructions on this year's imperial examination.

"Students from all over the world have gathered in the capital to look forward to it, and ask the sage to tell me when the exam will start."

"Look at me, there have been so many happy events recently that I forgot about it. Cui Lan, didn't you say that the current imperial examination is unreasonable and you want to reform it? I don't know how to reform it?" Li Shimin said.

Yue Shan naturally had an idea, and had discussed it with Li Shimin a long time ago, so he didn't panic at all when he was suddenly named, and stood up and said:
"There are many omissions and irrationality in the current imperial examination system. I think it should be revised and improved."

"The opening time of the examination is not fixed, which is not conducive to the application of scholars, resulting in countless talented people who cannot be used by the country. This is one of them."

"There are too many subjects, and many of them are useless subjects repeated, resulting in a waste of resources, the second."

"There is only one test center in the capital, and it is quite costly for scholars from other places to travel. Poor families may have to sell their properties or borrow money to raise road funds when they go to Beijing to take the exam...Many scholars have come to Beijing to take the imperial examination, and their family fortunes have fallen... ...the third."

"..."

Yue Shan listed dozens of loopholes in the imperial examination in one breath, took a breath and began to talk about the perfect way.

"Fixed time... streamlining the subjects... setting up examination rooms in various provinces in the world, and only those who pass the examination can take the examination in the capital..."

No matter how stupid people are now, they all know that this is actually something that the emperor and Yue Shan discussed, and they just use this opportunity to say it.

This also means that the emperor agrees with what Yue Shan said, and if they want to object, they have to think clearly and find a proper reason, or else they should shut up.

But Yue Shan said so much in one breath, how can it be so easy to figure out where the joints are.It's not that they have to oppose it, but everyone knows the importance of the imperial examination, and any change must be cautious, otherwise it will be self-defeating.

Even if you agree, you must understand the benefits of doing so, and you can't just agree in a daze.

Fortunately, Li Shimin also knew that this matter was of great importance, so he did not make a decision right away.

"What do you think of what Cui Lan said? Don't rush to answer, go back and think carefully and give me the booklet."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the words, the emperor still knew the seriousness.

"What Yuehou said, the old minister thought it was feasible, but it can't quench the near thirst. I would like to ask the sage to show me how to hold the imperial examination this year." Dou Lukuan said again.

"Well, this year's exams will be set in half a month according to previous years. The chief examiner will offer sacrifices to Kong Yingda for the Guozijian, and Dou Luqing and Cui Lan will assist as deputy chief examiners." Li Shimin said.

"Here." Kong Yingda, Dou Lukuan and Yue Shan took orders in unison.

Other civil and military officials are so envious, this is a standard fat job.The students admitted by them can be counted as half of their students, this is the help of the future.

It's a pity that such an important errand can't be done by ordinary people, it must be done by people who are especially trusted by the emperor.

After discussing some other things, he finally retired.

Yue Shan went straight to Li Jing: "Mr. Li, please stay."

(End of this chapter)