Chapter 201 The imperial examination has two purposesm.
Can the person who can be praised by the First Emperor as the emperor's teacher be inferior in ability? If someone can come up with this imperial examination system, it means there must be some intention behind it.
When Li Si heard what the others said, his face darkened and he said, "If you find it troublesome, you don't need to participate."
Feng Quji said in a deep voice to the official Jiuqing: "You all should be quiet. Have you forgotten what Li Xiang just said?"
Fu Zikang said respectfully: "Please make it clear to Prime Minister Feng."
Feng Quji rolled his eyes at him, and then said in a deep voice: "My lords, Prime Minister Li said that the imperial examination system was proposed by the Imperial Master.
Didn't the emperor know that the imperial examination was very troublesome? Do you need to discuss it here? "
Fu Zikang said: "Prime Minister Feng, so what if the Imperial Master brings it up, can it change the troublesome facts?"
"No." Li Si said, "But it must be done, and it must be done."
"Why? Mr. Li, we want to know the reason." Fu Zikang said again.
"It's very simple. Da Qin wants everyone to have access to books. Once the imperial examination system comes out, no matter whether you are poor or rich, whether you are a noble or a beggar, you can take part in the imperial examination.
In order to participate in the imperial examination and change their lives, they will definitely think about studying, studying medicine, and learning crafts. After learning a skill, they can make the greatest contribution to the Qin Dynasty.
I would like to ask you all, what is the most rare thing in the world? "
"High-ranking officials and generous salaries!"
"Wealth beyond compare!"
"Family love."
"Good weather."
"The country is peaceful and the people are safe."
"..."
For a moment everyone spoke out what was on their mind.
Li Si shook his head and said: "Wrong, you are all wrong. Talents are rare. Can you fly in the sky?"
"Li Xiang, don't be joking, Feitian? Huh, how is that possible?" Fu Zikang said.
Du Qing then said: "Li Xiang, only dead people can fly into the sky."
"Master Du, are you cursing His Majesty?" Li Si said in a deep voice.
Du Qing's face turned pale, and then he said gloomily: "Prime Minister Li, even if you are the Prime Minister, you cannot arbitrarily frame the ministers of the DPRK. I will definitely report this matter to Your Majesty."
"Hmph, I wish you could report it." Li Si said disdainfully.
Meng Yi said: "Master Du, Master Fu, your majesty has really flown into the sky. Not only your majesty, but also others, even me have flown into the sky. It won't take long before anyone who wants to fly can do it."
"Meng Yi, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't talk nonsense." Feng Quji said.
"Prime Minister Feng, do you think I will talk nonsense about this matter?" Meng Yi said in a deep voice.
Feng Quji thanked Meng Yi for his serious expression, and was shocked: It can't be true, can people really fly?
"Prime Minister Feng, don't let them fool you." Du Qing said immediately.
Feng Quji waved his hand and said: "Du Qing. Don't say anything. Since His Majesty has agreed to this matter, we can fully cooperate."
As for the matter of flying to the sky, Meng Yi also said that it won't be long before we can all try the taste of flying to the sky. "
Li Si nodded and said, "Prime Minister Feng, I believe you are the first."
"What does Li Xiang mean by this?" Feng Quji frowned.
Li Si smiled and said: "Don't get me wrong, Prime Minister Feng. I will be very busy recently and will not be able to go with His Majesty to see the Imperial Master."
When Feng Quji heard this, he was stunned at first, and then quickly realized it, with a look of ecstasy on his face. The next time he went to see the strange person, the Emperor's Master, he would be him.
"Is what Li Xiang said true?"
"That needs to be brought up by Prime Minister Feng himself, just like Young Master Hu Hai." Li Si said.
"I understand." Feng Quji nodded and said, "Everyone, don't gossip. After the cabinet is established, the first issue that must be resolved is the imperial examination.
Failure to do so will only prove that you are not suitable to stay in the cabinet, and you will most likely be kicked out of the cabinet by His Majesty. "
Everyone was shocked. They only realized now that what they just said was nonsense. Being kicked out of the cabinet is a big deal.
Everyone in the court already knew that their nine ministers had joined the cabinet. If they were kicked out of the cabinet, the consequences would not be as simple as just being kicked out of the cabinet. They might not be able to secure their official positions, or even lose their heads.
Fu Zikang immediately apologized and said with a smile: "Xiang Feng is right, don't say anything anymore, especially nonsense.
Mr. Li, let’s get to the point quickly. What should we pay attention to in this imperial examination? "
"Yes, let's get to the point quickly." Du Qing said.
The others couldn't help but glance at them, and they really couldn't help but say anything.
Li Si smiled proudly and said, "My lords, let's continue the topic just now. I said talent is rare because talent has been very rare since ancient times.
Such as Fan Li, Shang Yang, Bai Qi, Gongshu Luban, Confucius, Mencius, etc. They are all top talents in their own academic fields. You will not deny their achievements. "
Feng Quji said: "No one dares to deny their achievements, but what does this mean?"
Li Si said: "The reason why they have such achievements is nothing more than learning. The purpose of the imperial examination is not only to obtain talents, but more importantly, to make the people realize the importance of studying.
The imperial court opened many academies for the purpose of allowing everyone to study. The Qi State had Jixia Academy, but it did not spread it to the entire Qi State. Otherwise, the person who destroyed the Six Kingdoms might not be the Qin Dynasty. "
Everyone's expressions changed, and they dared to say these words. Isn't Li Sishuo impatient?
Meng Yi frowned slightly and said: "Prime Minister Li, let's get down to the topic. What should the court prepare and what should students prepare for the imperial examination?"
Li Si nodded and said: "Getting back to the subject, another purpose of the imperial examination is to cultivate talents. With the imperial examination, scholars will have a way out. With a way out, more and more people will study.
During the imperial examination, the court needs to give the candidates a venue, prepare papers, and give..."
Li Si talked a lot, and everyone else nodded slightly, except Zhi Li Nei Shi Fu Zikang's face became increasingly ugly.
After Li Si finished speaking, Fu Zikang said in a deep voice: "Li Xiang, you said it easily, but every sum does not require money. How much money, grain and cloth are there in Da Qin's treasury? Don't you know how much money there is? ?”
"The autumn grain has been harvested, and the tax revenue should be collected. This tax revenue should be enough for the imperial examination." Li Si said.
Fu Zikang said angrily: "The imperial army from the north and the south are all waiting for food. Does Prime Minister Li mean to use this money and food?"
Li Si frowned slightly and said, "Don't you think the Li Neishi Mansion can't get any money or food out of it?"
"It's not like Li Xiang didn't know that your majesty trusted Xu Fu. The national treasury was already in danger. If it hadn't been for the increase in taxes in recent years, the military rations for the northern and southern armies might not have been available," Fu Zikang explained.
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