Jie Jin's voice was not loud.
But it could be clearly transmitted to the ears of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
But at this moment, they had no other choice but to watch helplessly as this emperor's confidant reformed the imperial examination.
All the courtiers understood clearly that this was Emperor Wude's counterattack against the local gentry, so they did not dare to speak to stop it, let alone say a word.
Therefore, the reform of the imperial examination system was passed smoothly.
Zhu Gaoxu left Xie Jin, the Minister of Academic Affairs, and Wang Jing, the Minister of Rites, to discuss some details of the reform of the imperial examination system.
After the ministers dispersed on their own, Jian Yi, the Minister of Personnel, and Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Hubu, looked solemn.
"Weizhe, Your Majesty is really wrong to do this!"
Jian Yi spoke worriedly, his face looking very ugly.
No matter what Zhu Gaoxu did before, Jian Yi never objected even if he couldn't accept it.
One is to protect oneself wisely, and the other is that Zhu Gaoxu is reasonable.
The starting point of all the new policies implemented by Emperor Wu De was to reduce the burden on the people's shoulders. It can be said that they were all benevolent and national policies that benefited the country and the people, so Jian Yi could not and could not oppose them.
But this time, Zhu Gaoxu was wrong, and he was very wrong!
Xia Yuanji also sighed, his expression very solemn.
"Your Majesty had a good intention, but he walked too hastily and took too big a step!"
"Yizhi, do you dare to follow me to face the Holy Spirit and persuade His Majesty to take back your life?"
Jian Yi was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled with relief.
"Why don't you dare?"
"Do you really think I care about this so-called official career?"
Jian Yi laughed and expressed his attitude directly.
What Jian Yi really cares about is that once he and Xia Yuanji become officials, all the people in this court will be close associates of Emperor Wude, and no one will dare to speak up and remonstrate with the emperor!
For example, right now, we know that His Majesty the Emperor has made a mistake, but all the courtiers pretend not to know and just watch in silence!
They really have to wait until His Majesty the Emperor reaps the consequences before they can jump out and launch a counterattack!
But such evil consequences will harm the scholars and students all over the world!
Their future is ruined, who should be responsible for this?
Therefore, Jian Yi could no longer back down. He wanted to go with Xia Yuanji to face the Holy Spirit. Even if he lost his official uniform, he would scold Emperor Wude and wake him up today!
However, when the two of them rushed outside the Qianqing Palace and asked to meet the Holy Spirit, Zhu Gaoxu simply avoided seeing them.
The two of them knelt on the ground for a long time, but His Majesty the Emperor still refused to see each other.
In the end, Xia Yuanji had no choice but to come up with the last solution.
"For the current plan, the only way to go is to find that person!"
"No one can make His Majesty change his mind except him!"
Xia Yuanji sighed, with a sad look on his face.
His Majesty the Emperor's avoidance has shown his attitude and determination.
But this time, the fault is not ours, but yours, the emperor!
Jian Yi was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously asked: "Who is it?"
“You’ll know when you go there!”
Xia Yuanji took a deep look at Qianqing Palace, then left the palace and went straight to Chen Mansion.
At this moment, Chen Qia, Minister of the Ministry of War, has just returned to the mansion. Because his brother Chen Ji is already on his deathbed and there is not much time left, Chen Qia will return to the mansion as soon as he comes to court and handles the affairs of the Ministry of War.
As a result, as soon as he entered the door, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji rushed over.
"Shu Yuan, are you okay, sir?"
Xia Yuanji took the initiative to ask.
Chen Qia's face changed slightly, showing a slight displeasure.
"You two, my brother is already dying. You two should not go and disturb him."
He was not familiar with Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji, and had no friendship with him.
What's more, as soon as these two people arrived, they directly asked about Chen Ji's condition. It was obvious that they came with bad intentions.
Jian Yi smiled bitterly and explained: "Shu Yuan, if we had a choice, we would definitely come here to disturb the boss!"
"But His Majesty refuses to see us. Once the reform of the imperial examination system continues, then the Ming Dynasty will be over!"
"Shu Yuan, please put the country and the country first and let us meet the boss!" Xia Yuanji bowed to the end and spoke sincerely.
When Jian Yi saw this, he followed suit, bowing his head and refusing to get up.
Seeing this situation, Chen Qia was angry and angry, and finally went in to pass the news.
After a while, Chen Ji invited Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji into the room.
After learning the truth of the matter, Chen Ji immediately sent Chen Qia to the palace to request His Majesty the Emperor to visit the Chen Mansion.
At this moment, Zhu Gaoxu was discussing the specific matters of the imperial examination reform with Xie Jin and Wang Jing, but suddenly he learned that Chen Qia, the Minister of War, had asked for an audience, and called him in without much thought.
As a result, Zhu Gaoxu never expected that Chen Qia would bring bad news.
"Your Majesty, my brother is on his deathbed. I beg your Majesty to move!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Gaoxu stood up suddenly, not caring about anything else.
"Quick, prepare your horses and go to Chen's Mansion immediately!"
Half an hour later, Zhu Gaoxu finally arrived at Chen Mansion.
He walked into the ward with an uneasy mood.
A strong and pungent smell of soup came out, which made Zhu Gaoxu feel extremely heavy.
What came into view was a skinny patient, with a skeletal figure and a pale face. Even his hair was mostly lost, and his whole body exuded a strong aura of twilight.
This is Chen Ji.
The Ming historian who was in charge of compiling the new textbooks!
It was also the two-legged bookcase who, as a commoner, served as president and compiled the "Yongle Dadian"!
Except for Chen Gongfu who was killed and passed away, all the talented people who were imprisoned in the past are now prosperous and rising to great heights.
Only Chen Ji did not want to become an official. He had been idle at home and concentrated on his studies, sitting upright all day long without letting go of his books.
Zhu Gaoxu could only reciprocate his favor by reusing his younger brother Chen Qia and promoting him to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War.
"Your Majesty...Old Minister..."
Seeing Zhu Gaoxu coming, Chen Ji struggled to get up, but he couldn't hold himself up and couldn't even speak clearly.
Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly stepped forward to support him, feeling that the bridge of his nose was a little sore.
"Your Majesty, you are here."
"Old sir, I'm here. I'm a little late."
Zhu Gaoxu held Chen Qia's withered hand tightly, his eyes a little red.
Chen Qia forced a smile.
"Your Majesty, the imperial examination...can't be changed like that!"
Zhu Gaoxu was startled when he heard this, and then noticed Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji in the room, a coldness flashed in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, does he know...why...you need to take the exam...Four Books and Five Classics?"
"Because that is...the only...knowledge that...disciples from humble families...can...access!"
"If... changes without authorization... the children of poor families... will never... get ahead!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Gaoxu felt like he was struck by lightning.
Why do you need to test the Four Books and Five Classics in the imperial examination?
Because that is the only knowledge that disciples from humble families have access to!
Confucianism has been passed down for thousands of years. It has produced so many great Confucian scholars, left so many books by sages, and splintered into a large number of branch doctrines!
Children from poor families live in poverty. How can they have the money to buy so many books on saints and sages? How can they have the opportunity to get to know and make friends with great Confucian scholars?
Only the Four Books and Five Classics, the most widely circulated Confucian classics, are the only knowledge they have access to!
In other words, if he, Zhu Gaoxu, wants to reform the imperial examination and test new academic content, he must first compile the new academic textbooks and distribute them to the world, and he must first establish official academies at the local level. Otherwise, he will only destroy them by doing so. The imperial examination has cut off the path of the imperial examination for ordinary people!
"Thank you, old gentleman, for your teaching!"
"I...know my mistake!"
Zhu Gaoxu apologized sincerely.
When Chen Ji heard this, he finally closed his eyes with peace of mind and passed away completely.
"Brother!"
"Old sir!"
"My lord!"
When everyone saw this, they all looked sad.
Tears flashed across Zhu Gaoxu's eyes, and then he choked and opened his mouth.
"I will posthumously make Mr. Prince the Crown Prince and Grand Master, with the posthumous title of 'Wenzhen'!"
"Pass the message and stay away from court for three days to mourn for your husband!"
