When Lin Feng came to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he saw Zhang Yi who was handling government affairs. He saluted and said: "Zhang Shangshu."
Zhang Yida said: "The Duke of Zhen is here, please sit down."
"Come here, serve some good tea."
After Zhang Yi asked someone to make tea, he took a sip and said: "To be honest with you, this tea is still sold by the Lin family. In the past, I liked brewing tea with a strong taste, and added various seasonings. It has a rich fragrance and is refreshing. Refreshing and very comfortable.”
"Back then, I was even more proud of my tea art. I thought that no one could match me in my tea-making skills."
"It's just that after accidentally drinking the Lin family's tea, I seemed to have discovered a new world."
"The brewed tea leaves are a little astringent in the mouth, but sweet in the blink of an eye. It makes the mouth fluid, and it is very comfortable to drink in the mouth. There is a feeling of being washed all over the body. This kind of tea is unique. They say that when people get old, they are always stubborn. It’s hard to change, but I changed it directly.”
Zhang Yi smiled and said: "The Duke has indeed made a lot of good things in my country, Da Qin."
Lin Feng said: "Zhang Shangshu praised Miao."
He was thinking in his mind that with a status like Zhang Yi's, it was impossible for him to say nonsense. There must be something in his words.
If you say you can change it, are you willing to support the imperial examination?
Zhang Yi said: "My lord, can you help me clear up my doubts? I'm very curious. How on earth did you convince Zhang Yun to come out and support this bastard?"
In fact, the discussion on the imperial examination at the imperial meeting was just a process, and it could not be terminated because of the objections of Ying Hong, Xu Yifu and others. The reason why it needs to be discussed at the court meeting is, on the one hand, to finalize it and not to allow others to have reasons to refute or block it. The other aspect is to see who might object.
It's a good thing that Zhang Yun came to stand up. At least the Zhang family can gain a good impression in the eyes of the emperor.
Xu Yifu, that became a joke.
Lin Feng explained: "The reason is very simple. Zhang Yunlai and I have a relationship. He has a son, Zhang Han, who is very talented, but he is a commoner and does not have many resources to cultivate him. Therefore, Zhang Yunlai hopes to send Zhang Han to me. Come to me and learn from me."
"For the children of the Zhang family to be my personal followers, wouldn't it be a slap in Gong Zhang's face? Therefore, I promised to send Zhang Han to Bailu Academy to study. The same is true for the children of other families. Their families will have The opportunity to study at White Deer Academy.”
"Awesome, really awesome."
Zhang Yi praised: "You predicted early on that you would be asked how to deal with the resistance from the big families in the world, and then you took advantage of the situation and threw Zhang Yunlai and others out, which naturally solved the problem."
"right!"
Lin Feng nodded and answered.
Zhang Yi's eyes were deep and he said: "Is it worth it for the Duke to pay a huge price of three million taels of silver for the imperial examination and the establishment of an academy? In front of everyone, it is impossible for you to fail to perform what you promised. Once you fail to perform, the consequences will be disastrous."
Lin Feng said: "Three million taels of silver is more than less. This is just the first batch of money I will give to White Deer Academy. My Lin family will continue to support it in the future."
Zhang Yi asked again: "Is it really worth it?"
He sacrificed his family wealth to support the establishment of an academy.
Zhang Yi didn't understand either.
Zhang Yi even thought in his heart that what Lin Feng did might have a purpose.
Lin Feng said: "Everything in my Lin family originated from the Qin State. My current status also originated from the Qin State. Now I don't have to worry about food and clothing. I even want to be an official. I can get it at my fingertips. Power, wealth, and sex, I Nothing is lacking.”
"What I have now is beyond the reach of many people in their lifetime. What else do I want?"
"Build an academy and do something meaningful, why not?"
"The way of a gentleman is to be kind to yourself when you are poor, and to help the world when you are strong. What's more, I hope that in the future of Qin, the world will be unified, instead of the world still being divided. Qin may be invincible on the battlefield with its current strength. But today's The Qin State’s heritage is absolutely incapable of controlling the world.”
"That's why we need to build academies and set up imperial examinations. Only in this way will Qin's future development be vigorous and will not stop abruptly because of Qin's lack of talents."
After listening to this, Zhang Yi also evaluated Lin Feng's words.
When it comes to power, money, and beauty, Lin Feng has them all. Lin Feng is the Duke of the town, and wanting to be an official is just a matter of words. The Lin family has a lot of money. Lin Feng's women are all stunningly beautiful, and they are all princesses from both countries.
With such an identity, he has already been a winner in life, and he has nothing missing.
Zhang Yi solemnly said: "I admire the Duke for having such a concept. Building an academy is a great thing. Setting up an imperial examination is also a great thing. I fully support it, and the officials will also fully support it."
Lin Feng said: "Zhang Shangshu, now I want to set up an imperial examination and need the help of the officials."
Zhang Yida said: "My lord, please speak."
Lin Feng said: "The affairs of the academy are left to the teachers and senior brothers. They will choose scholars to take charge of the affairs. All I need to do here is give money. But the imperial examination needs to be done personally. I lack people to do things, Zhang. Could you recommend someone to help me handle my many chores?"
Zhang Yi said: "No problem, I'll call someone over."
"Here, call Liu Zhenlai!"
Zhang Yi gave the order.
Not long after, Liu Zhen entered. He was about thirty years old, tall and strong. When he saw Zhang Yi and Lin Feng, he saluted: "Zhang Shangshu, Duke of the State!"
Zhang Yi said: "Liu Zhen, you will work next to Duke Zhen."
"Here!"
Liu Zhen answered quickly.
There was even more excitement on his face.
This is his chance.
Everyone knows Lin Feng's background and strength. Being able to work by Lin Feng's side is an opportunity.
Lin Feng said: "Thank you Zhang Shangshu."
Zhang Yi said: "My lord, there is no need to be so polite. My lord has great wisdom and great ambitions. I am just a layman, so I am willing to help. I hope that in the hands of our generation, our country, the Qin Dynasty, will move towards glory."
"Farewell!"
Lin Feng bowed and left.
Liu Zhen also left.
Lin Feng had no official position, so he took Zhang Yi out of the imperial city and went straight back to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.
In the study, the guests and hosts took their seats.
Lin Feng said: "Liu Zhen, if you follow me in advancing the imperial examination, you will encounter a lot of resistance. Have you seriously considered it carefully?"
"Think carefully about this humble position."
Liu Zhen held his head high and said firmly: "Even if we encounter difficulties and obstacles, we will never give up our humble position and will never back down."
Lin Feng said: "Well, you have three things to do now."
Liu Zhendao: "Please give me the Duke's instructions."
Lin Feng said directly: "First, on my behalf, you go to see His Majesty and ask His Majesty to spread the message to all parts of the Qin State. The Qin State will recruit talented people through examinations on September 3 this year. Anyone who is willing to come to Xianyang to take the examination is welcome. You can come to Xianyang."
"At that time, as long as those who pass the examination, the imperial court will arrange positions and appoint officials. Officials from various places are not allowed to stop them. Once a person from a certain place wins the top spot and there are more talents selected, the imperial court will also reward local officials."
"Here!"
Liu Zhen answered immediately.
He felt happy, as expected, it was good to follow the Duke, and the people he came into contact with were all different. When he was in the Ministry of Personnel, he had no chance to meet the emperor. He pretended to be a grandson all day long. Now, directly represent Lin Feng to see the emperor.
This means that he can show his face in front of the emperor, which is an opportunity to stand out.
Once you get the emperor's approval, your future prospects are limitless.
Especially after thinking about Lin Feng's instructions, Liu Zhen also secretly sighed that Lin Feng was thoughtful. Scholars from all over came to Xianyang, but if local officials blocked it, many of them would not be able to arrive.
Lin Feng made a promise to the local government, who would stop it?
No one stopped me.
If more local people are selected, they will receive awards. This will make local officials mobilize scholars to come to Xianyang to take the exam for the sake of political performance.
Lin Feng continued: "Second, you are responsible for contacting Li Yan, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, to set aside a wide and open land outside Xianyang City to build a simple examination room. Once a large number of people arrive, there will be no place in the city to accommodate scholars for examinations. I can only take the exam outside the city."
"clear."
Liu Zhen answered again.
Lin Feng continued: "Third, you personally write a notice and post it outside the gate of Xianyang Sifang City to inform everyone about the imperial examination. Whether they are children from poor families or children from rich families, they do not care about their origin or appearance, only their appearance. Knowledge. And when the time comes, the imperial court will ask the great scholars from White Deer Academy to write questions. Anyone who can pass the examination will be an official."
Liu Zhen agreed again.
He was thinking in his mind that Lin Feng's third point seemed to be somewhat repetitive with the first point, but why did Lin Feng put up another notice? This point specifically mentioned the great scholar of Bailu Academy, saying that it was the great scholar of Bailu Academy who came up with the title.
The point is this.
Liu Zhen thought of this, and then thought of the news from the Great Court that Lin Feng would promote Bailu Academy to establish academies in various places.
Therefore, this is to enhance the academy’s influence.
Liu Zhen figured it out and no longer had any doubts.
Lin Feng asked: "If you have any questions, just say them directly."
Liu Zhen said: "I do have a question about my humble position."
Lin Feng said: "Say!"
Liu Zhen said again: "My lord, my question is about this imperial examination. Once a large number of people arrive in Xianyang. Overcrowding will easily cause chaos. Will this make Xianyang unstable?"
Lin Feng said: "This issue will be considered by the Xianyang County magistrate and the court officials. It has nothing to do with us. Our mission is to hold the imperial examination and successfully complete the first imperial examination."
Liu Zhendao: "I understand, I understand."
Lin Feng said: "Now that you understand, go and get busy."
"Here!"
Liu Zhen bowed and left.
After Lin Feng thought for a moment, he went straight to the Black Ice Platform. As soon as he entered the black ice platform, Ying San stood up and said, "Ying San has met the Duke."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Brother Ying, we are old acquaintances, there is no need for this."
Ying San said: "My lord, please sit down."
He sighed with emotion, in just about four years, Lin Feng went from a white man to a marquis of a state, and then from a marquis of a state to a Duke of a state. Lin Feng's influence in the court was also unique.
This is a miracle.
This is even more admirable.
Lin Feng said directly: "I came to Brother Ying today to ask Hei Bingtai to activate his connections and spread the news in Qi and Jin. Qin is preparing to recruit talents through examinations, and all scholars in the world can participate. As long as they pass After Qin's assessment, the imperial court directly awarded official positions."
Ying San was shocked and said: "My lord, does the imperial examination also include people from both countries?"
"certainly!"
Lin Feng said firmly, "In the future, Qin will annex the world and unify thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. Naturally, it will have to embrace hundreds of rivers. Only in this way can it attract talents from all over the world."
Ying San said: "Heibingtai promises to complete the mission."
Lin Feng said: "Thank you so much, brother Ying."
Ying San shook his head and said solemnly: "The Duke has betrayed Ying X. Speaking of which, the Duke scolded Fang Qiu in the court, scolded Cui Jing, Guo Tu and others, and I listened with great interest. The Duke is not interested in money. Being moved and treating money like dung is even more admirable, I admire you."
Lin Feng smiled lightly.
To many people, spending all their money to support the academy is something only a fool would do, and some admire him for this.
Lin Feng didn't care, as long as he had a clear conscience for what he did.
I can't control the rest.
Lin Feng said: "Brother Ying, thank you for your hard work. I have other things to arrange, so I'll take my leave now. I'll treat you to a drink when you're free."
Ying San said: "My lord, walk slowly."
Lin Feng stood up and left the Black Ice Terrace, leaving straight away. He still had many things to do when he returned. Make a plan when it comes to academies and imperial examinations. For now, this is what we need to do step by step.
Ying San looked at Lin Feng's leaving back with only admiration on his face.
Ying San thought for a moment, then sat down again and continued to look through Heibingtai's information. On weekdays, he is not arresting people with great dignity, but is immersed in the vast sea of documents. A lot of information was compiled and he had to figure it out.
While Ying San was looking through the information, an attendant came in and reported: "Master Ying San, your Majesty has invited you."
"knew."
Ying San stood up and went to the palace.
The emperor's summons may have something to do with the imperial examination.
Ying San moved extremely fast and arrived in the palace in a blink of an eye. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty!"
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Ying San, do you know about the imperial examination?"
"Know."
Ying San said: "Just before, Duke Zhenguo arrived at Heibingtai, and asked his ministers to arrange for Heibingtai to spread the news to let the people of Jin and Qi know about Qin's opening of colleges to recruit scholars, and called on scholars from all over the world to come to Qin to participate. Imperial Examination.”
Ying Jiuxiao smiled and said: "This kid is very big-hearted, but this is also what I want to do, and it can be done very well."
"I understand."
Ying San bowed and answered.
If the Qin State succeeds in the imperial examination, it will definitely be able to recruit countless talents.
Qi and Jin will definitely be jealous, and it is not easy for the two countries to hold imperial examinations. So what will the two countries do?
It’s exciting to think about.
Ying Jiuxiao continued: "I summoned you because the imperial examination is about to be pushed forward. Today at the court meeting, Yinghong objected, as did Xu Yifu, Cui Jing, and Guo Tu. People from Heibingtai were kept close to me. Kill them. If anyone wants to cause any trouble, just kill them first and report later."
"I obey."
Ying San bowed and answered.
He knew even more clearly that the emperor was determined to implement the imperial examination, and whoever stood in the way would be punished.
Ying Jiuxiao continued: "The local authorities are also keeping an eye on it. If officials from various places object, report it immediately. I met with the people arranged by Lin Feng before and decided to start the subject on September 3rd this year. There is still a little more than half a year. , be sure to keep an eye on the place during this period.”
"Here!"
Ying San answered again.
Ying Jiuxiao waved his hand, and Ying San turned around and left.
Ying Jiuxiao sat alone in the main hall, his deep eyes full of determination and sharpness.
Lin Feng was willing to sacrifice everything for Qin.
He couldn't do anything else to win Jiuxiao, but he could still do it by killing everyone who tried to stop him. What's more, opening up subjects to obtain scholars is the foundation of Qin's eternal foundation. Once it can be done, Qin will definitely have the opportunity to dominate the world in the future.
This is Ying Jiuxiao’s ambition.
