Ziwei Realm, Imperial College.
"Your Majesty's visit to the Imperial College is truly a blessing to our students."
Yan Song, the Imperial College wine-offering officer, smiled and led the way beside Zhu Houcong, guiding Zhu Houcong to visit the Imperial College, doing everything he could.
Yan Song's fellow countryman, Xia Yan, has been officially appointed as the 'Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu in the Taiwei Realm of the Ming Dynasty' and has gone to another world to take up his post. He is the military governor of Shaanxi and Gansu and is preparing for the war in the Junggar tribe.
Although Yan Song was a minister of the Imperial College, he was only equivalent to a university president, and was very different from a feudal official on the governor's side.
This is also the reason why Yan Song is worried.
He also wanted to make progress. Now that His Majesty the Emperor finally came to the Imperial College, Yan Song naturally had to prepare everything.
I, Yan Song, really want to make progress.
As for Yan Song's current mental state, Zhu Houcong knew everything about it, but he just smiled slightly, pretending not to know, and followed Yan Song to visit the entire Imperial College.
Yan Song slowly talked about the current situation of the Imperial College. After all, when he was in Nanjing, he served as the Nanjing Imperial College's sacrificial wine. Now he came to Beijing. In addition to working in the Ministry of Personnel, he also served as the Beijing Imperial College's sacrificial wine. As for the 'principal' Work, he knew exactly what to do.
With the subjugation of the Kangxi Dynasty, some circulated history books were also passed back to the Jiajing Dynasty. Regarding the "History of the Ming Dynasty" compiled by the Manchus, the Jiajing Dynasty, both soldiers and literati, were extremely indignant, saying that this was purely a slander by the slaves. Their military morale was greatly shaken, and they decided to strike hard and join the crusade against Jiannu.
Naturally, Yan Song also saw the history books.
Whether it is the legacy of the Ming Dynasty or the official history of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties.
They all wrote Yan Song's words.
Naturally, Yan Song also read the relevant classics and the records in the classics.
Putting aside all subjective opinions and looking at it from an objective point of view, Yan Song realized how he made his fortune in history. He also knew very well that His Majesty also knew about this matter. He also understood what His Majesty wanted him to become. Minister.
That's why Yan Song was so flattering.
When Zhu Houcong saw this, he couldn't help but be very satisfied, and then said to Yan Song: "Yan Jijiu, what do you think of this imperial examination?"
"The imperial examination is the best way for the imperial court to select officials. The talents selected through this method can complete some trivial tasks for Your Majesty, contribute to the Ming Dynasty, and contribute their own light and heat."
When Yan Song heard this, he immediately raised his hands and said to Zhu Houcong: "It is all thanks to your majesty that the imperial examination is what it is today. I, a Ming Dynasty student, am now like the carp leaping over the dragon's gate."
When Zhu Houcong heard this, he immediately shook his head and gave Yan Song a meaningful look: "Yan Qing, have you read "Ten Books of Calculation"?"
The Ten Books of Mathematical Classics refer to the ten famous mathematical works written in the Han and Tang Dynasties for more than a thousand years. In the Tang Dynasty, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences was set up in the Imperial College, where doctors and teaching assistants were appointed to guide students to learn mathematics. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, mathematics education and examinations were conducted.
After hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Yan Song was stunned, and then nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I will do some research."
Yan Song did know a little bit about mathematics, and many of the great bachelors at that time had read through it even if they were not proficient in it.
After all, calculating various national finances requires high mathematical skills. Even if you are not proficient in it, you still need to know a thing or two.
When Zhu Houcong heard this, he nodded immediately, and then sighed: "How wonderful would it be if our Jinshi were proficient in mathematics during the imperial examination?"
After hearing Zhu Houcong's sigh, Yan Song immediately realized something, and then he echoed twice, planning to write a memorial when he returned home, requesting that an arithmetic subject be added to the imperial examination.
After all, this can no longer be said to be a hint.
This can be said to be clear.
This matter may offend scholars all over the world.
But it doesn't matter.
As long as they can hug the emperor's thigh tightly, what will happen to these scholars? What else can they do?
It doesn't matter what these scholars think, anyway, these scholars don't look down on themselves and secretly scold themselves.
When Zhu Houcong saw Yan Song's performance, he was also very satisfied. He nodded slightly and praised Yan Song very much.
Naturally, Zhu Houcong said this because he wanted to reform the imperial examination.
After all, the current imperial examination, although Zhu Houcong has made some changes over the years, still cannot escape the four words "eight-legged essay to select scholars", which really restricts the minds of scholars.
Zhu Houcong is not a traditional emperor of feudal society, he is a real emperor who cultivates immortality. With all kinds of methods, how can anyone in the world be able to conspire against him? Even if there are conspirators, you are not afraid.
For ancient feudal emperors, the eight-part essay method of recruiting scholars was naturally an excellent means of controlling scholars.
But for Zhu Houcong, the stereotyped approach to recruiting scholars was about to be eliminated.
There were three main types of examinations in the imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty: Economics, which focused on the Five Classics; and Legal, which focused on laws and regulations. Calligraphy, mainly calligraphy.
In the Tang Dynasty, mathematics was a supplementary subject in the imperial examinations, but by the Ming Dynasty, mathematics completely disappeared from the imperial examinations.
Now, Zhu Houcong decided to add arithmetic, that is, mathematics, on its basis.
Previous results were naturally based on economics, supplemented by law, and calligraphy was used to determine whether you could make further progress.
In today's Jiajing Dynasty, Zhu Houcong decided to focus on arithmetic, law, and economics, and completely ignored calligraphy, retaining only volume points.
The reason why Jingke has not been abolished in one go is that although Jingke is dross, it still has merits and its essence should be taken away from the dross.
On the other hand, if classics is abolished in one fell swoop, what will happen to the hundreds of thousands of students who have read the Four Books and Five Classics every day over the years? Tell them not to take this exam anymore, but to take another exam?
People's hearts will be unstable.
It's better to do it bit by bit.
Although Zhu Houcong was the emperor who cultivated immortality, reforming the imperial examination was already a turbulent move. Zhu Houcong did not want this to become the straw that broke the camel's back.
and……
It doesn't matter if I keep the economics major.
Economics is just an advanced version of college Chinese.
In the future, Zhu Houcong can make a subtle change by reducing the difficulty of economics subjects and increasing the difficulty of arithmetic subjects.
This is what Zhu Houcong thinks.
Very simple and crude.
And Yan Song became Zhu Houcong's scapegoat, just like Yan Song in history.
After all, Yan Song is a professional scapegoat, and that's what he does.
When the time comes, all the scholars in the world will only scold Yan Song for being such a thief for including arithmetic in the imperial examination and making the questions so difficult, and they will not scold the emperor.
Plan pass√
Zhu Houcong smiled softly, and when Yan Song saw Zhu Houcong's smile, he couldn't help but feel certain that his future was almost stable.
It seems that I am very likely to become the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet, just like what is written in the history books!
Yan Song felt warm in his heart now, and his steps became much lighter.
But Zhu Houcong smiled.
He really wanted to promote Yan Song to do the dirty work for him.
However, the reason why he came to the Imperial College today was not simply to promote Yan Song, but to lay out the modern university he just bought.
Zhu Houcong asked: "Yan Song, if I want to open a new school, where do you think it would be better to do it?"
Hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Yan Song was immediately stunned, then took a step back and said to Zhu Houcong: "Your Majesty, I am stupid. If a new school is established in the middle of the capital, then the residence near the capital will be empty except for the one where he performed meritorious service last time. In addition, we can only choose to be more peripheral. There is a large garden on the left side of the garrison of the 12th Regiment of the Beijing Camp. There are still martial arts students among the eunuchs of our country. If it is on the side of the Beijing Camp..."
For Yan Song, now is his imperial examination.
The content of the chat with His Majesty the Emperor is related to whether he can become an official in the future.
After hearing Yan Song's words, Zhu Houcong thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "You are right."
Originally, Zhu Houcong's idea was to remove the original Imperial College and directly replace the Imperial College with a modern university.
But when Yan Song said this, Zhu Houcong felt good.
yes.
It looks very good placed next to the military camp.
On the one hand, it allows military students in the Imperial College to have an opportunity to observe closely, and on the other hand, the military can protect the Imperial College.
Kill two birds with one stone.
Judging from the current situation, for the current Ming Dynasty, war is the main development in the future. Whether it is government or technology, they are all preparing for war. The future officers in the academy are fundamental to the victory of the war.
Otherwise, a group of noobs who know nothing, even if they are given sophisticated weapons and sufficient logistics, will not be able to defeat famous generals who are victorious in every battle.
Inadequacies in military command.
Of course, a famous general who is victorious in every battle can be dragged to death by a big country if his weapons and logistics are insufficient.
The two complement each other.
"Shan, let's go to the place Yan Song mentioned."
Zhu Houcong waved his sleeves and said to the people around him.
"Zhe...no, no, it's Nuo!"
A eunuch on the side shouted subconsciously. After he finished speaking, he realized that something was wrong. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed, trembling.
Zhu Houcong looked around and saw a bright-eyed eunuch who looked quite smart. He was kneeling on the ground tremblingly, his face turned pale with fear.
At first glance, it is the little Guizi Eunuch Gui who helped Kangxi get rid of Obai and is most likely the prototype of Jin Yong's protagonist.
Zhu Houcong couldn't help but chuckle and said: "I have always heard that you are smart and intelligent, how could you make such a mistake?"
"The slave is guilty, the slave is guilty."
Xiao Guizi also slapped herself for being loud, feeling full of regret in her heart.
He was distracted just now.
Because he thought of his good friend Xiao Xuanzi, Xiao Xuanzi's death brought a huge shock to Xiao Guizi. He felt a little regretful that he was so distracted that he accidentally shouted the wrong words.
Regret, regret deeply.
Seeing Xiao Guizi like this, Zhu Houcong was also extremely kind: "It's okay."
Hearing what Zhu Houcong said, Xiao Guizi felt relieved. Just when he was about to say something, he heard Zhu Houcong continue: "Just be more careful in the next life."
After saying that, he waved his hands, and immediately two eunuchs took Xiao Guizi down and prepared to kill him with a stick.
There's nothing to say. Zhu Houcong doesn't need a slave like Xiao Guizi.
After all, on the one hand, he has no role, and on the other hand, since he can betray Xiao Xuanzi, who he grew up with, he can naturally betray himself.
If it were a general or minister, Zhu Houcong might think about it, but Xiao Guizi was just a eunuch.
Eunuchs don't need to have great abilities, they just need to be loyal enough.
Today's Ming Dynasty has not yet had its turn to be saved by eunuchs.
"Your Majesty, this servant has been wronged, wronged!"
Following Xiao Guizi's shrill cry, the people around Xiao Xuanzi followed closely behind and set off on the road with Xiao Xuanzi.
I don’t know if they would fight if they met in the underworld.
Zhu Houcong shook his head and suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, there is also a Manchu and Han dynasty named Kong Sizhen, right? Just break into the Jiaofangsi directly. There is no need to do anything special. I am still very kind."
After Zhu Houcong finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and said to Yan Song: "Yan Aiqing, let's go."
"yes!"
Yan Song did not dare to be careless, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he felt as if he was accompanying you like a tiger.
He can only lead the way for the tiger like a fox.
Not long after, Zhu Houcong's expedition arrived at the military camp outside the city.
In the capital, all twelve regiments and battalions have been dispatched, and it is Yu Dayou's Fubo Battalion currently stationed for defense in Beijing.
After Fubo Camp fought several battles with Kangxi, he was transferred back by Zhu Houcong to defend the capital.
As for the other 12 regiments and battalions, they still stayed in the Kangxi Dynasty, preparing for a new round of offensive.
Zhu Houcong is not idle either. He plans to take advantage of the fact that there are so many troops assembled and the logistics are worry-free, to wipe out Junggar, Annan, Japan and other places in one go, completely realize the unification of Asia, and then move on to the navy.
Looking at this open space with a very good location, Zhu Houcong nodded with satisfaction, and a pop-up window appeared in front of him.
[This site meets the conditions and can house a 'Modern University'. Do you want to house it? 】
Seeing this situation, Zhu Houcong did not hesitate at all, nodded directly and said: "Place it!"
And with Zhu Houcong's agreement, earth-shaking changes began to happen in front of him all of a sudden!
“Rumble——!!!”
Following Zhu Houcong's confirmation, the surrounding area soon began to tremble.
The accompanying eunuchs, palace maids, and royal guards didn't know what was going on. They couldn't help but panic for a moment, and hurriedly defended themselves in front of Zhu Houcong. Yan Song even fell down in panic, and came to Zhu Houcong in disgrace, shouting Said: "There is an earth dragon turning around to protect your majesty, protect your majesty!"
"My dear friends, don't be nervous."
Zhu Houcong smiled softly, and then flicked his sleeves. In an instant, dust flew up and yellow sand rolled up: "This is just me colluding with the immortal world and descending to the attic of the immortal family!"
With Zhu Houcong's sleeves flying, a strong wind blew.
A university full of history appeared in the sight of Zhu Houcong and his entourage.
Of course, this sense of history is for modern people.
For people in the Jiajing era, this place was simply a high-tech place!
Yan Song was stunned and opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty will enjoy eternal blessings and live as long as heaven!"
(End of chapter)
