Zhang Ji just felt that the current system of the Han Dynasty was very bad. Whether it was the so-called inspection system or the three mutual laws to prevent local people from being domineering, they all made him despise and despise.
The former makes a person's power to be an official entirely in the hands of others and has little to do with personal efforts.
The aristocratic family has directly monopolized this right. Today I recommend your son, today you recommend my son, hello, me, hello everyone.
As for the common people, these insects, they can stay wherever they can to cool down!
The Law of Three Mutuals highlights the putting of the cart before the horse. People in this state and county are the ones who know the local customs, advantages and disadvantages best.
As a result, in order to avoid cliques and selfish interests, they all played the trick of having a foreign monk recite sutras.
At least Zhang Ji felt that only when Cao Gong established a state could the reshuffle be completed, instead of the chaotic situation that the Han Dynasty had now.
"Zhang Ji, do you think the country established by Cao Cao can avoid the shortcomings of today's Han Dynasty?"
Liu Mang looked at Zhang Ji jokingly. This hero who made Liangzhou prosperous could never get out of the limitations of the times.
"Mr. Cao, regardless of one's origin, only those who are qualified can be promoted!"
"The civil servants under his command are headed by the Yingchuan gentry, and as for the generals, they are mainly members of the Cao family and the Xiahou family."
Liu Mang laughed loudly, "You really don't care about your origin!"
Zhang Ji blushed and continued: "Gong Cao unified the north and allowed the people to live and work in peace and contentment!"
Live and work in peace and contentment?
After hearing these words, the Han generals laughed out loud again.
"De Jong, don't blame them, I really can't help it!"
"The so-called living and working in peace and contentment means that after setting up farming, Cao Cao gets 70% and the people get 30%."
"All kinds of taxes were paid during this period! No wonder my father and Cao Cao were at odds with Hanzhong for half a year, and the people of the Central Plains couldn't help but rebel!"
"They must be living and working in peace and contentment, they must have enough to eat!"
Liu Mang's words once again made Zhang Ji lower his head in shame.
From the looks of it, it seems that what Mr. Cao did was average...
No, I, Zhang Derong, am deeply grateful to Cao Gong!
"Mr. Cao, attack Wuwan and Xianbei in the north! Bring peace to the border!"
Since Zhang thinks he has found an impeccable reason, you, Liu Mang, can't tell Mr. Cao now, can you?
"Well said! The lives of the people of Youzhou are important, but the lives of the people of Liangzhou are not?"
"In order to make my father fall into the quagmire of Liangzhou, we withdrew the county soldiers and allowed the Qiang and Hu to abuse the people of Liangzhou wantonly!"
"Cao Cao is really a kind man!"
After Liu Mang said this, he gave Zhang Ji a thumbs up, which was so sarcastic that it made Zhang Ji extremely ashamed.
"De Rong only saw the actions of Cao Cao's generation. He did intend to suppress the Yingchuan nobles so that more children from poor families could get opportunities."
"But his descendants may not have his foresight."
"De Rong might as well think about who are the people who support Cao Zihuan and Cao Zijian."
Liu Mang's words made Zhang Ji calm down. He indeed only saw Cao Cao but ignored his heir.
Behind Cao Zihuan are Sima Yi, Chen Qun and others. These are all die-hard Yingchuan nobles.
As for Ding Mi and Yang Xiu behind Cao Zijian, they are also famous noble families!
The Yang family of Hongnong was a noble official comparable to the Yuan family of Runan.
"If the nobles are in power, will they let their own people serve as officials, or will they give opportunities to common people and poor families?"
"It must be the nobles themselves who have taken the power for themselves... How can they give power to common people and children from poor families like us!"
Zhang gritted his teeth, as if he had already seen the era when the Gongun princes were arrogant and extravagant!
When the nobles were in power, they would only allow their children to continue serving as officials.
No matter how hard civilians and poor families try, they can no longer access power!
How irritating!
Zhang Ji clenched his fists so hard that his back molars were crushed!
"De Rong, you might as well listen to Jiaozhou's current standards for selecting talents."
Liu Mang spoke eloquently: "Now the children in Jiaozhou will receive nine years of compulsory education!"
compulsory education?
What is this?
Zhang Ji only knows that not everyone in the Han Dynasty has the right to receive education.
This is also the reason why there were so many illiterates in ancient times. They could not read and write freely, let alone become officials.
"Compulsory education is a system of compulsory education for school-age teenagers for a certain period of time implemented by the state in accordance with the provisions of the law."
“It is mandatory, free, universal and secular.”
Lu Xun talked eloquently, worked under Liu Mang and worked with Zhuge Liang, which made him happy and he also learned a lot of ways to govern the country.
"The number of years set by the Crown Prince is usually nine years."
"That is to say, a child can receive compulsory education starting from the age of six, which lasts for nine years!"
"During these nine years, the state will teach them reading and literacy, as well as the most common common sense theory."
"Of course, it won't take up all of the children's time. It will also allow them to help the family support the family."
When Lu Xun said these words, Zhang Ji was dumbfounded. What kind of kindness was this?
It’s comparable to the teachings of Confucius!
"Your Majesty...seriously?"
"What good will it do me to lie to you?"
Liu Mang looked at Zhang Ji as if looking at a wise man.
"As for these children, if they want to become officials or receive a higher level of education in the future, they must pass the exam."
Fazheng continued: "Examinations are a series of strict methods to assess knowledge levels."
"The examination can check a person's learning ability and knowledge reserve."
"For different examinations, in order to ensure the fairness and fairness of the results, the examination room will have strong disciplinary constraints, and there will be dedicated examiners, invigilators, etc. to supervise the examination process. Any cheating is absolutely prohibited."
Zhang Ji was shocked again that a barren land like Jiaozhou could produce such an advanced talent system!
Ten years from now, with the replacement of one generation, Jiaozhou’s talents will be like crucian carp crossing the river!
The talents that emerged under the so-called compulsory education and examination system are by no means comparable to those of the Central Plains gentry!
"De Jong, the significance of the exam is not limited to a test paper!"
Liu Mang took a step forward and patted Zhang Ji on the shoulder: "The exam actually allows people of different social status to have the opportunity to change their own destiny."
A chance to change your destiny...
Zhang Ji couldn't help but want to cry, but only after being exposed to the rain can he understand the suffering!
It is too difficult for children from poor families like them to become officials!
Knowledge was monopolized in the hands of the gentry and became the so-called family knowledge, while the broad masses of the people were ignorant lambs and could only be allowed to play in their hands.
"Zhang Derong, let me ask you, are you willing to change Liangzhou with me and make it a paradise like Jiaozhou?"
Liu Mang smiled and said: "If you don't want to, I will let you go and I will never break my promise!"
Zhang bowed his head and said, "I am willing to follow the crown prince and turn Liangzhou into a paradise!"
