Chapter 563: Written test followed by interview
"Isn't it a rule from ancient times that the eldest son and direct grandson inherit the throne?" Gan Luo said, "Why do we have to choose among them?
And every young master thinks he can become an emperor, wouldn't that mean that their ambitions will be exposed?
Is this good for Jiangshan Sheji? "
Qin An smiled slightly and said: "The throne is only passed on to the eldest son's direct grandson. That was in ancient times, and it was still during the Qin Dynasty. Since the Han Dynasty, although it has been said that the throne is passed on to male rather than female, and to direct descendants and not to concubines.
But truly wise emperors only value whether the next emperor has both political integrity and talent. It doesn't matter whether he is the eldest son or not.
Also, now, women can inherit family businesses. In the Tang Dynasty, women could also be emperors.
The great man even said that women can hold up half the sky, and he also strongly requested that women hold important positions in the government.
Moreover, at all times and in all countries, women are more talented than men, more upright and upright, and know better about loyalty, filial piety and etiquette.
Women can even go to the battlefield to fight, and have helped the country solve crises several times. Even the emperor has given a lot of rewards and praises.
So don't say that women are inferior to men, it's just that men are self-righteous, and men treat women as playthings and don't give women a chance. "
Gan Luo was convinced by Qin An. If he wanted to argue, Qin An would be able to convince him with a lot of reasons and a lot of evidence at the same time.
So he did not answer the topic and directly changed the topic: "Sir, let's continue the topic just now.
The proposals for cabinet reform are very good, but what about the imperial examination system? There are also six parts and so on. Do these need reform? "
Qin An smiled and said: "I'm afraid you all don't have the imperial examination system. Even if my father-in-law followed my arrangement last time, it was full of mistakes.
Those scholars may be at a loss when taking the imperial examination for the first time, so they will not think about cheating.
But after the second, third, or dozen times, someone will always find a loophole. After discovering the loophole, everyone will think about how to cheat to get themselves into high school.
Once you reach high school, it goes without saying that you will be able to stand out.
All I can say is that although the imperial examination system is good, if it is used improperly, it can only produce bad results. "
"Then how should we change it?" Gan Luo asked.
Qin An was silent and said: "If this is the first time that the imperial examination system is implemented, there will be great improvements from head to toe.
There have been great improvements from the examination room, to student test questions, to marking, and to setting questions. "
"That's not right." Meng Xifan said, "There is an assessment level in the imperial examination system. It should be a matter for my Education Bureau."
Qin An said with a smile: "The examination in the imperial examination system has nothing to do with the Education Bureau, so Lao Meng, don't be nervous.
The imperial examination system was a matter of the imperial court and was the responsibility of the government. School examinations are a school matter and a private matter. Although the government is also responsible, it is the responsibility of the Education Bureau. "m.
Meng Xifan nodded and said: "The Education Bureau is only responsible for the assessment of schools and has no authority to be responsible for the assessment of the imperial examination system."
"Yes." Qin An said, "Don't worry about this. Let me give you an analogy. Now the village holds an imperial examination system, and three thousand people come to take the exam.
What do you think should be done? "
"Of course we need to find a venue that can accommodate 3,000 people to take the exam together." Gan Luo said.
"What you said makes sense." Qin An said, "It's hard to find a place like this."
"You will find it." Gan Luo said.
Qin An smiled and said: "There is no need to go to such trouble. Just separate these three thousand people for assessment.
You can form a group of fifty people and arrange the exam in school..."
Qin An explained the model of the civil service examination in later generations.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion after hearing this, looking simple yet very stern.
Meng Tian asked: "Sir, you divided the exam into a written test and an interview. The written test tests some basic content. Although it is basic content, it is also the basic content of national management.
But how to get these contents? "
Qin An smiled and said: "This depends on the Ministry of Education, which can use political cases from the past and present to write content.
The books were then sold to people who wanted to take the imperial examinations.
To participate in the imperial examination, you can't just read a few books. You need a bachelor's degree.
The so-called undergraduate diploma is a university diploma.
And you have just established the Education Bureau. Elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools have all just been established, let alone universities.
Therefore, this requirement can be gradually increased, and there is no rush. "
"Sir." Meng Xifan asked, "Isn't it enough that those who take the imperial examination are not knowledgeable people? Why do you need a diploma?"
Qin An smiled and said: "A diploma is a certificate. From the diploma, you can know which school you came from and which teacher you studied under.
The higher the diploma, the higher your knowledge and the more skills you have.
For example, I am a doctoral student. From my diploma, I can know that I study mechanics and other minor sciences. Everything is clear at a glance. In this case.
If I take the civil service exam, once I succeed, they will be able to place me in the best position based on my studies.
Even if it is an interview, they will find professional people to interview me, so that I can show my true knowledge and make my knowledge really useful. "
Meng Xifan suddenly realized that this was the case. The diploma actually had such an effect.
"Sir, you are right, you are absolutely right." Meng Xifan said excitedly, "But one thing is, now that we don't have a diploma, how can we set the threshold for the imperial examination?"
Qin An was silent for a moment and said: "This matter is a bit troublesome. Those who can participate in the imperial examination are without exception very confident in their knowledge.
Since you are confident, no matter what you say will cause trouble, instead of doing that, just tell everyone and let everyone take the diploma. "
"Take the diploma test?" Everyone was stunned. How to take the test?
Qin An nodded and said: "Yes, it is the diploma test. But this requires the Education Bureau to prepare the promotion test papers for elementary school, junior high school, and high school.
Then just let the scholars who want to take the diploma take the exam. "
Meng Xifan immediately said: "If they pass the exam, they will have a diploma. If they fail, they will not have a diploma. And let them continue to study."
"Yes, let them study. The Education Bureau will sell books with exam content to the readers. They can study by themselves or go to school to study."
"Can I take the promotion exam even if I study by myself?" Feng Quji asked,
"Of course." Qin An replied, "They have to learn the questions well. Didn't I say that after the written examination there is an interview? The purpose is to prevent those people who are obsessed with studying from getting through.
A person who is obsessed with reading can only recite the contents of the book but cannot put the contents of the book into practice. This kind of person is of little use to the country. "
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