Liu Bei was so shocked by Zhang's words that he didn't react. After Zhang finished speaking and left, Liu Bei hurriedly checked the officials' information over the years, and finally determined that his own scientific examination was really a large-scale marriage platform for women. Inexplicably Feeling liver pain.
"Zichuan, Zichuan, I discovered a problem. Our scientific examination is actually just a marriage platform for women. They are not here to be officials. Do we still allow them to take the scientific examination this time?" Liu Bei After checking the information, it was getting dark, so he came to find Chen Xi with a depressed look.
"It's a large wedding platform." Chen Xi touched his chin, "I know this too."
For Chen Xi, this is not a problem. It is a position that can reflect ability in future generations. After a woman joins the position, she will be more respected by others. It is just a normal situation.
"You knew it but you didn't tell me." Liu Bei said with a dark face.
"Because it's not important." Chen Xi said casually, "Allowing them to take the exam is just to show that they are treated equally. After the exam, whether they come to work or not is their own business. What is the significance of this platform to us and to them?" When it comes to what this platform means, they are completely two concepts.”
"It's just that this is completely inconsistent with our concept of opening up subjects to obtain scholars." Liu Bei sighed and said, "They don't work but they are asked to refer to them, occupy the candidates' positions, and even get selected. What does this make other candidates think?"
"What are you thinking about? It's a fair, just and open scientific examination. Whoever is good will pass." Chen Xi said completely indifferently, "The other party can pass the test because of his ability. As for whether he wants to become an official or not, it depends on his personal interest. There are a lot of people in the Xun family who don’t want to be officials.”
"..." Liu Bei was speechless, "I just think this is not a good guide."
"Then why don't you add a candidate who has to work for at least one year?" Chen Xi said casually, "It's not realistic for a long time, but one year is still possible, and after quitting, he can no longer participate in the science and technology for three years. How about taking the exam?"
"I always feel like you are the same guy." Liu Bei glanced at Chen Xi and said.
"It's not that I have a set of rules, it's just that the reality is that we can't kill them with one shot. What those people think is their business, what we think and how we function is our business, not to mention that the other party's ideas are indeed That's right." Chen Xi spread his hands naturally and said, "To be realistic, doing well in the exam itself means that you are much more intelligent."
"..." Liu Bei found that what Zhang and Chen Xi said were very reasonable. If it were Liu Bei, the two women looked the same and had similar families. One was on the list and the other was not. Liu Bei also I will choose the one on the list, it will be good for future generations.
"So if you allow women to participate in the scientific examination, there is actually no resistance now. After the last time, everyone should understand that the women's reference is not to occupy their position, but to serve as a large national wedding platform." Chen Xi felt relieved. , don’t take these things seriously at all.
"Although I still feel dissatisfied, I still listen to you and let them refer to it." Liu Bei said helplessly. If there were some other resistances in the first scientific examination, there is basically no resistance now. Well, nothing is more educational than reality.
The next day at the court meeting, Liu Tong made a rare appearance in the court hall. Recently, Cai Yan had completely let go of the eldest princess and Si Niang, and the Dongguan books that were originally supposed to be supervised by the two and taken out for reading were now under the supervision of the boss. Being taken away, Liu Tong lived a very happy life.
"If you have something to do, go ahead and leave the court." Liu Tong leaned lazily on the newly made armchair and said casually while looking at the ministers below.
Anyway, Liu Tong has a clear mind. Even if I don't do anything, the country can still operate properly, and it can still operate very well. I'd better go and tease Si Niang.
All the ministers also knew this fact, and they were more lenient towards Liu Tong, as long as they didn't make mistakes in sacrifices and other aspects.
As for being enthroned, Liu Tong has no pressure at all. There is still no problem with Liu Bei's lineage. Although it is said that he and Liu Tong were of the same origin until the time of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, his identity is true at least. After all, Liu Bei is not alone, but actually lives with the clan, so even if he is Zen, he is still Zen.
Since the worst outcome was this, Liu Tong figured it out and let himself go. Anyway, he didn't need to take the blame if something went wrong. Even if he died, there would be others to answer to his ancestors. In this case, why should he struggle? , just come forward every few days to prove that you are alive.
"I have a book to report!" Liu Bei stood up and saluted helplessly. If he had known that Liu Tong would suddenly appear today, he would have handed the note to Liu Tong instead of being prepared to discuss it with others. Now this situation is obvious It was Liu Tong who was ready to mix up.
"Just say so, Lieutenant." Liu Tong said, I'm just here to make my presence felt, so you can't play it again at other times, right?
Liu Bei sighed. He could feel Liu Tong's resentment, but the landowner Lao Cai couldn't say anything to his niece, so he didn't bother to use that official tone and went straight to the main point.
After recounting the current situation, Liu Bei bluntly stated that he was ready to open a new subject to recruit talents. The officials present naturally began to whisper.
"Do you want to open a subject to get a scholar?" Liu Tong glanced at Liu Bei and then at Cao Cao. According to the process, this matter should be delivered by Cao Cao. However, with the situation of the Han Dynasty, whether it was delivered by Liu Bei or Cao Cao, , there really is no difference.
"Yes, there are many vacancies for officials in various places now, and the recommendation system of the inspection and examination system is too slow. Directly opening subjects and recruiting people to fill a wave can reduce the pressure on the operation of various places to a large extent." Liu Bei sighed and said, "Just what The exam will start at that time, and we have not yet discussed how the test questions will be published, but I just thought about it for a moment and came to report."
"When will the exam start? The choice of time can be left to Taichang. Just choose a suitable day. The test questions, Sangong, Jiuqing, and various ministers will integrate the troubles encountered in the past few years as test questions. Just to see if it's suitable." Although Liu Tong doesn't work much, it doesn't mean that this guy has no brains. On the contrary, this guy's intelligence is still reliable.
"Isn't this a bit hasty?" Chang Zhao Qi, the old lady, frowned and stepped out and asked, "Taking this as an example, there may be scientific examinations from June to September. Now even if the roads are open, from the bitter cold in Liaodong It will take a lot of time to get here from the wild places of Baiyue."
Zhao Qi acted relatively fairly, and did not underestimate the north of Liaodong and the south of Baiyue. It was just a headache to talk about this matter.
"Preliminary exams can be conducted in various places in advance, and those who pass the test are sent directly along the official road from each place. This can still be done in various places, and the same is true every year when the calculation is done." Chen Xi stood up and said, "This will require all Candidates come to Chang'an."
"That's inappropriate." Before Liu Tong could say anything, Zhao Qi rejected Chen Xi's plan. "First of all, if we leave the preparatory courses to various places, then where should the students who are studying in other states take the exam? Return to their place of origin, or take the exam locally? , if the time to return to the place of origin is urgent, and if the exam is held locally, is it appropriate?"
The corner of Chen Xi's mouth twitched. He was worthy of being a ninety-year-old man. It would be too bad to be re-employed as Tai Chang. If nothing else, this experience is not a joke.
Is it still suitable? Of course it's not appropriate. Even Chen Xi knows it's not appropriate. Once you can take exams everywhere, those with average level are very likely to cheat and go to places with low level to take exams. The easiest way is for candidates like Qingxu to go to Baiyue and Liaodong may be ranked among the top.
And once foreigners occupy the top ten in the local area, and the level of the foreigners is not ranked in the top ten in their place of origin, many problems will arise.
But if we go back to each district separately, we will be quite hasty in terms of time.
"One size fits all, the test questions will be unified across the country." Jia Xu suddenly stood up from his seat and said, "The test questions are the same everywhere, so the issue of origin and non-origin is no longer an issue."
"What if some counties, or even prefectures and counties, are completely wiped out?" Zhao Qi said without turning his head while leaning on his crutches.
"It's just a lack of ability!" Jia Xu said with a dark face. He also understood that Zhao Qi was talking about the issue of people's hearts. "Since it is a unified test paper, you can tell who is higher and lower at a glance."
"It's too general." Zhao Qi shook his head, "This country is too big. To be realistic, it's impossible for all places to be completely consistent. Many things must be flexible. A one-size-fits-all approach can only leave hidden dangers. That's it. Well, once there is no one from one state or county on the list in the scientific examination, then you just wait for the crowd to get excited."
Chen Xi also looked solemn when he heard this. This is the truth. Once it turns out that no one in a certain state or county is on the list, even if it is inevitable, action will be needed.
"Anonymous, first select the top 100 according to each state, and then come to Chang'an for the scientific examination. Each state will go out to govern or come to review. If there is no one in a state or county, then you can handle it yourself. The scientific examination will be added to the archery. , when the time comes, the people present will draw lots to freely combine, and the human relations management and archeology will be tested together." Chen Xi said with a dark face, "Come on, I'll give you a chance to make a fuss."
"This is feasible." Zhao Qi thought about it based on his own experience and knew that there are hidden dangers in doing so, but this kind of thing cannot be done because of choking. Even if there are hidden dangers, it must be done.
"We might as well settle on the scientific examination." Cao Cao suddenly said, "This is also a very good way to recruit scholars."
"It's better not to decide when there will be a gap and when the scientific examination will be held. If there is no gap, it will easily lead to redundant officials. Although the inspection and promotion system has its flaws, it is more socially oriented. If it doesn't work, it's okay. Military merit will be supplemented by official positions!" Chen Xi is not interested in scientific examinations, but he very much agrees with the idea of military merit supplemented by official positions.
