Now, among Xu Mochen's embroidered envoys, there are also many immortal cultivators, who can handle problems more quickly.
Information from various states and counties in Daqian and the world in all directions was sent back one after another and sent to the emperor.
Xu Mochen took it seriously. This was a major event that affected the entire country.
The reaction of the human race was as he expected, with mixed praise and praise.
Most of the world in Shifang agreed, especially the Wenfa Sect, which issued a mobilization order in the name of the saint.
"Today's saints have passed away in the eyes of mortals," Tang Derun knew that Xu Mochen was unclear and promptly explained, "In fact, they just retired from the mortal world, and they are actually still practicing their own way of cultivating immortals.
The saints of the Wenfa Sect are usually called Wen Sages and are called Zhou Gong.
In fact, the earliest Zhou Gong died long ago, and now it is just a name passed down to this generation. "
Xu Mochen looked through the latest literary records, which have a history of almost three thousand years.
In other words, in the past three thousand years, what has been popular in China is the way of the saint passed down by Duke Zhou.
"For immortal cultivators, five hundred years is the tribulation of longevity, and 80% of them cannot pass this level," Tang Derun explained. "After passing this level, they can generally ascend to the upper world of the clouds, and then face the thousand-year tribulation of reincarnation.
This catastrophe can eliminate nearly 20% of the immortal cultivators, and the remaining few will finally face the three thousand years of annihilation.
No one can survive these three thousand years of annihilation. The only way is to attain enlightenment, ascend, and merge with the way of heaven. "
In other words, every five hundred years, 80% of the cultivators will die, and every thousand years, the remaining 20% will die. The last remaining little bit will definitely die in three thousand years.
Various titles of gods and Buddhas, etc., actually rely on inheritance. I don’t know how many generations of real immortal cultivators have changed before and after.
For example, the literary sage Duke Zhou is no longer the earliest Duke of Zhou.
Xu Mochen was a little sad after hearing this: "It only took tens of thousands of years for immortals to come. In fact, three thousand years is equivalent to a major blood change."
Immortals cannot truly live forever, so they have to work hard to ascend to heaven.
The reason why the Yunshang Realm is noble is that they have survived the five hundred years of longevity Zhoutian Tribulation.
"Look at it this way," Xu Mochen shook his head, "Actually, the immortal way is nothing special."
"Your Majesty, it is much better than ordinary people," Tang Derun explained, "and this is an opportunity from heaven and earth. It opens another window for all living things to open up their intelligence and extend their lifespan. I can't refuse it."
"I understand," Xu Mochen put down the information, "so I am a little suspicious. Look at the Wenfa Sect. Logically speaking, their position should be against recruiting a large number of officials."
Resources are limited and there is no reason to give them to others.
Those at the top of the pyramid will definitely be held firmly.
"Weichen thinks that the Wenfa Sect may have absolute self-confidence." Tang Derun has a different view. "They think that the extra charges should be from people within their sect."
There is reason for this analysis. Xu Mochen thought for a moment: "In that case, they will secretly take action against other people who come to the capital to take the imperial examination."
This is not 100% certain. Tang Derun frowned: "If we do that, Wenfa Sect will become a public enemy of the world in all directions."
"The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of officials, and the Ministry of Rites is in charge of imperial examinations." Xu Mochen felt uneasy, "These two departments need to keep a close eye on them.
In addition, students who come to the capital, whether they are immortal cultivators or human beings, must also be responsible for their safety. "
When trouble breaks out and a fight breaks out in the capital, it is you who loses.
Tang Derun wrote down: "The selection of children from poor families in various states and counties..."
"I and the board of directors will come up with the questions," Xu Mochen had already made a plan in his mind. "In order to prevent the test questions from being leaked, I will instruct you to handle them personally."
"Besides," he came to the window, opened it and looked out. There was a vague air of freshness in the sky above the capital, which was the spirit of culture. "The imperial examination is a big event, and these students will be the backbone of the future."
Well, if you inform all the inns, hotels, and places to stay in the capital, just tell the imperial court
Temporarily increase the consumption tax during the imperial examination period by 50%. "
Tang Derun was shocked: "Your Majesty, you want to suddenly raise taxes?"
"It's just temporary," Xu Mochen didn't take it seriously. "If you let them double all the prices of inns and other consumer goods, wouldn't they still make some money?"
Foolish king!
Emperors of all dynasties gave preferential treatment to candidates during the imperial examinations to improve their living standards.
You'd be better off just raising prices in the capital.
"Your Majesty..." Tang Derun felt that if this decree continued, a group of students would probably criticize Xu Mochen.
"It doesn't matter," Hun Jun doesn't care about reputation, "these students who come to the capital are nothing more than immortal cultivators or nobles, and money is nothing to them.
We will invest the extra revenue raised from the collection into the selection of poor students from various states and counties. In addition, we will need money to train them and print textbooks in the future. "
Nine-year compulsory education is truly a state-funded effort to benefit the people.
Xu Mochen felt that the immortal cultivators should be allowed to do charity.
Tang Derun had no choice but to swallow hard.
Xu Mochen was still sighing: "Look, Aiqing, the cultural atmosphere in the capital is very rich!"
Tang Derun staggered, that's not literary talent, that's wealth, Your Majesty.
The person responsible for imperial examination matters was mainly the Ministry of Rites.
The Minister of Rites, named Ji Wenhe, was a cultivator in the Buddhist world.
According to the minister, his name is Wen Guanxian, but he belongs to the Magic Master Sect.
Although the two were not members of the Wenfa Sect, they had a good relationship with the Wenfa Sect, especially the Saints, because they were in charge of the imperial examinations.
The Ministry of Rites has been the focus of public opinion recently, and the two of them have been extra cautious in their actions.
They closed the etiquette department and looked at a jade piece in the hall.
"This is the instruction given to us by the sage," Wen Guanxian extracted the information. "It means that we should first clean up some of the garbage, that is, the children of the noble family."
Ji Wenhe pondered for a while: "Brother, although you and I have different official positions, we can still be regarded as old friends. If you don't talk secretly, what do you think?"
Wen Guanxian put down the jade piece: "Since I said so, little brother, I will say it directly.
Literary education is under the control of saints, while officials are the business of the Ministry of Personnel. Our Ministry of Rites actually organizes the imperial examination.
What the saint meant was that he wanted the Wenfa sect to dominate, first by excluding the gentry, and then by students from other circles.
The purpose of informing us is just to kill someone with a borrowed knife. "
"Brother Gao Jian," Ji Wenhe gave a thumbs up, "so I think if we take action, we may just take the blame for others.
There must be someone else behind who really takes action. "
Wen Guanxian nodded: "But if you don't take action, you are a saint after all, and if you have any objections to us in the future, I'm afraid you and I will die without knowing."
"This matter needs long-term consideration," Ji Wenhe agreed. "I think we should pull out a shield to block it for us."
Wen Guanxian wondered: "Then who is the most suitable shield?"
Ji Wenhe smiled: "It must be Your Majesty!"
