"However, I feel that the implementation of using officials as teachers is not thorough enough."
Neither of them spoke, not understanding what I meant.
"Think about it, how many officials are there in the world now? These officials will eventually return home. Once these officials return home, who will replace them? If each official has only one disciple, how can we guarantee that this disciple will be of great use? ?”
I asked three questions in a row, and the two of them gradually understood what I meant.
Li Sidao: "Your Majesty means to let these officials recruit more disciples? But in this way, the officials not only have to deal with political affairs, but also have to teach so many disciples. I'm afraid they will be a little overwhelmed."
Feng Quji thought for a while and then said: "Yes, once there are too many disciples, it will definitely distract the teacher's energy."
I nodded: "So I feel that using officials as teachers is not thorough enough. The late emperor was worried about private discussions, so he chose to let officials educate the world. In this case, the establishment of official schools under the overall planning of the imperial court can not only make officials specialize in political affairs, but also Cultivating a large number of talents won’t kill two birds with one stone?”
"People with ulterior motives in the world often criticize me, Da Qin, for being uneducated. The root cause is that the head of Guizhou does not know etiquette. Can a person who has never entered a school be expected to understand anything?"
Li Si hesitated and said, "What your Majesty said is true, but the imperial court is now very tight on expenses. I'm afraid the imperial court may not be able to establish a large-scale official school."
Feng Quji also asked: "What kind of knowledge should be taught to students after the official school is established?"
I said "hmm" and said, "I don't think I need to worry too much about the money and food needed to establish a school as mentioned by Prime Minister Li. Official schools are only established in counties and counties. The court will bear half of the money and food needed, and the remaining half will be paid by the local government." Raising.”
"For example, if you fail to meet the admission requirements, you can contribute money and food to the official school, and if you reach a certain amount, you can make an exception for admission; or if you serve as a labor force when establishing the academy, your children can be admitted to school according to the length of time of labor service."
"As for imparting knowledge, I think the schools should be divided into different categories. For example, if some people are good at farming and practicing medicine, they can set up a palace for hundreds of families to teach farmers, doctors, etc.; for some people who are good at deliberation and criminal law, they can Set up a second palace for hundreds of families to teach Confucianism, Law, Taoism, etc.; some people have unique insights into educating the people and governing the country, and their talents as officials can be discovered. This is also the main purpose of establishing an official school, and the academy can be set up as the Xuezheng Palace. He teaches the strategies for governing the country."
"Correspondingly, after the teaching, three types of scientific examinations can be set up: One Hundred Subjects, One Hundred Subjects, Two Subjects, and Xuezheng Subjects. Those with excellent evaluations can be admitted to the court as ministers. After three years of inspection, the best candidates will be appointed as officials. . In this way, students can use what they have learned and apply what they have learned. What do you two think?"
Feng Quji cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise, I think it's okay."
I looked at the pensive Li Si and asked, "Li Xiangke still has doubts?"
Li Si came back to his senses and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, forgive me. I was immersed in your Majesty's words for a moment. But I still have a few questions. Please tell me. First, how should I select the applicants? When will the second finish? Teaching? Where do the officials who teach the three schools come from?"
'You still have a lot of problems! ’ I complained silently.
"The age of those who enter the school should not be too old, and it is appropriate for those who are determined to learn to be in their weakest years. The younger ones do not know what they have learned, and the elders cannot correct them. After the academy is established, it will spread all over the world. Those who are interested can pass the preliminary examination for admission to the academy or be a sage. Recommended to enter the academy; three years of teaching is appropriate, long time will make you tired, short time will be useless; teach officials, Baijia Academy has recently recommended several doctors waiting for imperial edict, and they can be selected as teachers from Baijia Academy. "
Li Si nodded slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty has considered everything, and I have no objection."
"How about leaving this matter to Mr. Li?"
Li Si hesitated again for a while, but then he was convinced and said: "Your Majesty, I know the criminal law and the way of governing the country, but the way of studying is not something I have learned. How about handing it over to Prime Minister Feng? What do you think, Your Majesty?"
I smiled slightly and didn't insist.
"Prime Minister Feng is ill. Since Prime Minister Li is unwilling to intervene, let's leave it to Feng Jie. Qiwan, tell Feng Jie about this matter and order him to handle it immediately."
Li Si stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm trying to shirk things. It's just that I don't know how to do this. I'm afraid I'll miss your Majesty's important event."
I waved my hand: "It doesn't matter. If Feng Jie needs any help, please come to me if you have any questions."
Li Si said yes, and then the two resigned together.
Li Si sighed secretly after leaving the Sihai Palace.
'I didn't expect that His Majesty would actually build a school. I offer advice to the emperor to promote the use of officials as teachers, just to prevent these people from hundreds of schools of thought from getting ahead. Just imagine how these people from hundreds of schools of thought can put down their dignity and submit to the subordinates. But His Majesty's nominal practice of treating officials as teachers has brought hope to hundreds of people. It seems that the rumors about Baijia Academy are not groundless...'
Feng Quji, who was walking beside him, glanced at Li Si and said with a smile: "Li Xiang's face doesn't look good. Could he be sick too?"
Li Si looked at him coldly: "Your Majesty adopted Prime Minister Feng's advice and let Dr. Feng take charge of the academy. Naturally, Li is not as energetic as Prime Minister Feng!"
He cursed secretly in his heart: 'It must be you, old guy, who gave His Majesty the idea! '
Feng Quji was stunned and said with a helpless smile: "What Mr. Li said is wrong. Today Feng was resigning to His Majesty and returning home. However, His Majesty's grace allowed Feng to still occupy the position of prime minister, but he will no longer be able to do so in the future. Participate in the court meeting. Li Xiangke must not misinterpret Feng."
'You, Li Si, are still so scheming. If you are too obsessed with power, you will surely suffer disaster sooner or later. '
Li Si frowned slightly when he heard this: "Is Prime Minister Feng here to ask for resignation? Don't make fun of Li."
Feng Quji shook his head and walked forward: "If Li believes it, then he believes it. If he doesn't believe it, he doesn't believe it. Feng left."
Li Si murmured in his heart: 'Is it true? Will Feng Quji give up his position as Prime Minister, which is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people? impossible! Let me find out more...'
Then he walked towards the Prime Minister's Mansion with a heavy heart.
Watching the two of them leave the Four Seas Palace, I also breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Si's rejection was expected. He did too much for Confucianism at the beginning. If he is allowed to take charge of the academy, I am afraid that it will arouse opposition from all the people in the world. I am afraid that it will take a lot of trouble to implement my simplified version of the imperial examination.
The reason why I asked him to take charge of this matter was to give him face. Otherwise, he will inevitably feel that I don't value him and feel dissatisfied. Li Si was self-aware and would not accept this hot potato.
The situation Da Qin is facing now is really not suitable for completely copying the imperial examination system of later generations. On the one hand, the cost is huge, and on the other hand, although the situation of these aristocratic families has been basically controlled through useless rebellion, the Great Qin Dynasty still implements the meritocracy system. Compared with the abolition of military merit and nobility system, these aristocratic families only have less fame and fortune, and the meritocracy system But the important thing about their control over the hierarchy cannot be touched rashly for the time being.
When this simplified version of the imperial examination gradually gains approval from the world and gains support from the vast majority of the people in the world, these aristocratic families will be unable to do anything. If reforms are carried out at that time and the imperial examination system for future generations is fully implemented, the resistance will be much smaller.
The construction of the Academy is in full swing. After the news came out, not to mention scholars rushed to tell each other, even ordinary people wanted their children to try it.
It’s the end of the year in a blink of an eye.
