Just like Chao Cuo during the reign of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. He was a very loyal minister at the time, and Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty also accepted the proposal to reduce the vassal state. However, he was killed later because the vassal kings were dissatisfied and raised troops to the capital to "side the Qing emperor". Is he loyal or traitorous?
There is also Wang Mang during the time of Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty. He kept purity, lived a simple life, was humble, kept purity, was diligent and eager to learn, behaved well, and had a rigorous style... He was a proper minister of the country, but he might not have become so unless he was suspected by others. usurp royal power.
All in all, the so-called policy theory also has a lot of room for development, in other words, it can leave a lot of room for the examiners.
That's enough room for favors.
Someone asked, Xiao Chen is the examiner, and he is the honorary principal of Yanyun University Hall. If Yanyun students come to Beijing to take the exam, will he take care of them?
No way, because no one from Yanyun County came to take the exam.
There are many reasons. First of all, Yanyun has been in war, and the provincial examination has not been held several times. Everyone can't even eat enough, and their lives are not saved. Who can study?
Therefore, the youngest candidates in Yanyun County are currently in their sixties or seventies, and they all have very stable jobs in Yanyun, either as principals of primary schools in various places, or as teachers in university halls, with generous salaries and a good life. Youwei, no one wants to take another Jinshi exam.
Li Wanjiang also knew about Yanyun's situation. For this reason, he specifically told Xiao Chen that he could issue an order to open an Enke session for the scholars in Yanyun County. Xiao Chen wrote to Ye Baiqing and others for their opinions, and the result of the feedback was that everyone Not willing to refer to...
Because the teaching courses of Yanyun University Hall are not aimed at the imperial examination, the Four Books and Five Classics are only one of the major subjects in the School of Liberal Arts. In other schools such as the School of Economics, the School of Medicine, the School of Architecture, and the Military Academy, it is not the main subject, but Elective subjects can be taken or not.
Under the subtle teachings of Xiao Chen, Mr. Chen, Ye Baiqing, Zhuge Xiaosheng, Madman, Fatty and others, the students in the School of Liberal Arts have no interest in the imperial examination, and they are not willing to be an official in the Zhou Dynasty.
Mr. Chen and Ye Baiqing were both Jinshi in the Great Wednesday Ranking and came from the Imperial Academy, but didn’t they all come to Yanyun in the end? Zhuge Xiaosheng and Crazy Fatty were not even scholars, but they still became the dean of the university and the pillars of Yanyun?
If this is the case, then why do you want to be an official in Dazhou?
Besides, the atmosphere of the Great Zhou Dynasty is so aging, the officialdom is so corrupt, the situation is so complicated, and the struggles are so fierce, it is not suitable at all for us simple proud men of heaven. It is better to stay in Yanyun and give full play to our abilities...
Many students even bluntly said that now that our husband is the examiner of the Grand Week Exam, it would actually be inappropriate for us to refer to it.
If you can't get it, your trip will be in vain, and your boss will be embarrassed, which will be boring to everyone.
If it is taken, many officials will definitely participate in the impeachment of Mr. Xiang, which will bring him a lot of trouble. If this is the case, why bother to find that person?
Besides, the relationship between Yan Yun and Da Zhou is very subtle and complicated. If we are chosen, we will definitely not be reused in the future. Not being reused is a trivial matter, and it might even bring disaster!
Therefore, the students of Yanyun University Hall are quite knowledgeable.
When the news came back, Xiao Chen felt particularly pleased. You all are so sensible, and you really deserve my love for you! When he rejected Li Wanjiang, he was very confident and made Li Wanjiang very embarrassed...
Apart from those worldly connections, Xiao Chen himself wanted to take care of one person, and that was Lin Qi.
I called Lin Qi and asked him to write a few articles on a few topics to get a feel for it first.
"Brother Xiao, I know your good intentions, but I have no interest in taking the imperial examination." However, Lin Qi didn't appreciate it at all. "If it weren't for the emperor's will, I would not be willing to take part in this examination at all."
"Why?" Xiao Chen was surprised.
"My father was also a Jinshi at that time, but do you see where he is now?" Lin Qi said, "Besides, my father has made many enemies in the court over the years. I'm afraid I won't be able to get along well in the officialdom in the future. If It’s just mediocrity, if you make some achievements, you’ll probably become the target of public criticism. If that’s the case, why bother?”
"Besides, it is well known that my father and Brother Xiao have a relationship. I have been living in your house these days. If you take me away, it will cause countless rumors. Even if you are not afraid of Brother Xiao, it will be a trouble, not only for you. If there is trouble, my father and I may also be affected."
"Well, it's not easy for you to have such knowledge at such a young age." Xiao Chen nodded repeatedly, "I respect your opinion, but what are your plans?"
"I heard that Eunuch Gong is going to build a mausoleum for the emperor. A lot of manpower will be needed at that time. Brother Xiao, help me talk to Eunuch Gong and let me find a job here. No matter how hard I work in the future, I will definitely have something. Maybe we can atone for our sins and save my father from prison," Lin Qi said.
"That's fine, but I can't go to Gong Shouli for this matter. You have to go by yourself, otherwise this old boy will be blind again and think that I sent you to undercover him. He has a good relationship with your father, so he still has a good reputation. I will give it to you." Xiao Chen said.
"Brother Xiao, are you and Eunuch Gong enemies or friends?" Lin Qi said that he couldn't figure out the complicated relationship between Xiao Chen and Gong Shouli.
"You don't need to worry about this. In short, if you follow me, you will do things for me, and if you follow him, you will do things for him. You must do your best. Don't favor one over the other just because of the relationship between the two of us." Xiao Chen said.
"Brother Xiao, what you said is wrong." Lin Qi's eyes widened, "You are my brother, I can't treat him better than you!"
"This kind of thing, he just talked about it." Xiao Chen couldn't explain this complicated issue to Lin Qi for a while, "Anyway, if you follow him, you have to help him do things well, don't be half-hearted, you treat me as You are an elder brother, and I treat you as a younger brother, but these are two different things, as if Ling'er is not very good with his old Gong?"
"I don't quite understand." Lin Qi scratched his head, "But I think, Brother Xiao, you may not regard Eunuch Gong as your enemy, right? He doesn't seem qualified to be your enemy."
"Oh? Then who do you think is qualified to be my opponent?" Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Your Majesty?" Lin Qi suddenly said.
"You kid, aren't you talking nonsense!" Xiao Chen was startled.
"Hehe, if I talk to Brother Xiao, I won't be afraid of you being offended if I talk nonsense." Lin Qi chuckled, "If it's not the emperor, then it's the four princes."
"Forget it, I shouldn't ask you." Xiao Chen waved his hands repeatedly, "You are still too young, and you don't know what to say. You can tell me this. Don't talk nonsense when you go out. Otherwise it will kill you and me!"
"Brother Xiao, I am young, but I am not stupid. In fact, I understand everything in my heart." Lin Qi said.
"What do you understand?" Xiao Chen said, "Based on your words, you are just a fool!"
