In fact, in many things, regardless of how radical Sun Quan did it, he actually did it out of necessity. Many people know that Sun Quan is not a traditional military strategist. He likes to use strategies rather than confrontation. Sun Quan's plan was a strategic plan. He did many things with the overall situation in mind.
Since ancient times, it has been difficult to unify the south and the north. Is it just because of the natural dangers of the Yangtze River? otherwise. In addition to the Yangtze River, the deeper reason is actually that in this era, the political, economic and cultural centers are all in the north!
Regardless of the fact that Sun Quan has now occupied half of the country, if you really want to calculate it, they are basically all remote places. In comparison, Cao Cao's territory is the prosperous central area. In this context, you may win by fighting with bayonets in the short term, but you will definitely not win by fighting for national strength in the long term.
Obviously, there are only two ways to change this situation: First, make a quick decision! Second, enhance national strength.
Improving national strength cannot be accomplished overnight. Even if Sun Quan held imperial examinations and attracted talents from the north, it would take several generations of efforts to move the political, economic and cultural center southward. So what Sun Quan is really doing is to make a quick decision. The imperial examination was not a pretense for Sun Quan to fight a protracted war. Smart people knew that after Sun Quan conquered the north, he also needed northerners to help him rule and manage. This is why, not only the number one scholar in literature is required, but also the number one scholar in martial arts.
"This literary test is actually not of much interest. Cao Cao issued several recruitment orders, and basically all the people who should be recruited were recruited away. Even if there are fish that slip through the net, they still look down on him. Ha, look down on Cao Cao, and most of them will look down on him. Me, so don’t expect too much.” Sun Quan laughed at himself, and then changed his tone, “However, don’t underestimate this literary test because of this. Anyone who comes from the north to participate should be treated well and their backgrounds should be investigated clearly. Those smart people The northern nobles will definitely take this opportunity to ask for directions."
"My lord is wise. As long as a family sends someone here, it means that the other party is willing to cooperate and may develop into an internal agent in the future." Zhang Zhao said, "It's just that the families within Jiangdong may not expect that my lord is so far-reaching."
"I understand what you mean. Therefore, the number one scholar in the literary test this time will be selected within Jiangdong. Moreover, I will personally appoint this first number one scholar, entrust him with important tasks, and make a name for himself! Not only the number one scholar, but also the top three , including all those who have entered the palace examination, all worship the official, I want everyone to know that the imperial examination is possible!" Sun Quan said, "In addition, let the news go, I will establish a new Imperial College in Jianye, and students who graduate from it will be exempted from the imperial examination. Participate in the imperial examination for the first time. Every family in the territory is qualified to recommend outstanding children to study in the Imperial College. As for the quota." Sun Quan rolled his eyes, "It is not based on the size of the family, but on the results of the previous imperial examinations. The better the results, the more recommendations can be made. The more places there are.”
Zhang Zhao narrowed his eyes, bowed and said,
"My lord is wise!"
In fact, after hearing Sun Quan say that various families recommended him, Zhang Zhao thought of one word - hostage. Sun Quan's move seems to be an attempt to appease and give the Jiangdong nobles a chance, but it is also a deterrent. Your children are all in Jianye, let's see who dares to cause chaos! If that's the case, then what if I don't send anyone, or don't send core heirs to enroll in school? Yes, if you send a playboy to study, he will definitely not get a good ranking in the imperial examination in the future. As time goes by, the number of places in your family will become less and less, and the entire family will gradually become lonely.
Even though Sun Quan was young, his tactics made veteran Zhang Zhao break into a cold sweat. It is no wonder that when Sun Quan was only a few years old, Yuan Wei believed that Sun Quan would be a powerful minister in the future.
"That's all for the literary test. I have asked them to work hard for the few boys I am optimistic about, and the rest will be fair. At this time, no one will be stupid enough to give me talents just to cause trouble. But this martial arts The exam suddenly seemed interesting." Sun Quan suddenly said.
"Oh?" Zhang Zhao was curious. Did something happen that even Sun Quan didn't expect?
"Take a look." Sun Quan gave Zhang Zhao a list of names.
"Zhang Liao?" Bearing the brunt, Zhang Zhao was stunned. The same name? No, Sun Quan wouldn't show it to him deliberately if he had the same name, "Ma Chao? Ma Teng's son? And Zhao Yun?"
"Lord, are these people here to cause trouble?" Zhang Zhao raised his head and said.
If Sun Quan still wanted to continue the imperial examination, it would be impossible to take action against these participants. But once you let them take the lead, but in the end they don't listen to your orders, Sun Quan, it will become a joke.
Taking a step back, if they really accepted your appointment, would you, Sun Quan, dare to use them?
"Zhang Liao, I always thought he would come secretly, but I didn't expect him to come openly. If he wants to become the champion of martial arts, show his loyalty to me, and ask me to release his benefactor Li Dian, I can't help but agree. .As for Zhao Yun, Tong Yuan has confirmed that he has entered Cihang Jingzhai. Zhao Yun will never come to join Cihang Jingzhai sincerely. With Cihang Jingzhai's methods, he will not just come to cause trouble. As for what they want to do, I am afraid they can only come in the future. I just found out." As he spoke, Sun Quan paused. Between these two people, Sun Quan could almost guarantee that they would not be used by him. "In contrast, Ma Chao, this person's motives are a mystery. I'm afraid I need to think carefully about them. "
"Could Ma Teng want to rely on us and let Ma Chao explore the way first?" Zhang Zhao speculated.
"Probably not." Sun Quan shook his head, "Ma Teng is the farthest away from me, Jiangdong. No matter from any angle, I, Jiangdong, can't hit there for the time being. Coming over to surrender so early will only devalue your own value, Ma Teng." I wouldn’t do such a stupid thing.”
Zhang Zhao frowned and said again,
"Could it be that Ma Teng has secretly joined forces with Cao Cao?"
"If we secretly join forces and send someone over at this time, we will alert the snake. Find an opportunity and I will contact him without leaving any trace. However, no matter what Ma Chao's motives are, the top priority is that we must think carefully about how to prevent Zhang Liao from letting Zhang Liao Maybe Zhao Yun comes out on top!" Sun Quan said, "There are countless people in the world waiting to see my joke, how can I let them see it?"
If this was just a competition arena, then Sun Quan himself would definitely be infallible. But now this is an imperial examination, a channel for selecting talents. Not to mention Sun Quan, even those famous generals with outstanding reputations have reasons to participate, which is a bit difficult to handle.
If Zhang Liao can come, it means the enemy has surrendered. Zhao Yun can come because he does not have a formal official position. Who can stop them now?
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"Why, are you thinking of my Demon Sect now?" Dou Yuru chuckled, "Look at how pitiful the children of my Demon Sect are. They all have special skills, but they don't even have an official position."
"The martial arts test is not just a competition. I choose generals who can go on the battlefield. Besides, even if you can go to the Demon Sect and fight openly and honestly in the ring, you may not be my opponent." Sun Quan replied calmly.
Dou Yuru's smile faded.
"Then what do you want from me?"
"Just come here and see how you, the Lord of the Demon Sect, take care of your children." Sun Quan looked up and saw his children playing not far away. This joyful scene is so warm that people almost forget about the troubled times they live in now.
"How else can I take care of your Sun Zhongmou's daughter? Of course I will give her the best!" Dou Yuru said matter-of-factly. Trainer Bu is an incompetent mother, and Mrs. Wu is a bit patriarchal. Sun Dahu is usually more interested in Dou Yuru. .
there,
"Wow, sister, your beads are so powerful, they actually light up! Can you play with them for me?" Sun Deng, who had been strictly disciplined by Diao Chan since he was a child, his eyes shone.
The exquisitely crafted Sun Dahu jumped back, with surprise and contempt in his eyes, and shouted in a milky voice,
"No way, no way, there is really someone who has never seen Ye Mingzhu, right?"
