After some discussion, the preliminary review of the "Imperial Examination Manual" was passed with the support of the overwhelming majority of people in the Ministry of Rites.
Of course, Yang Fan's tough attitude is indispensable.
Since Kong Yingda and several great scholars among the scholars have already expressed their clear support.
Yang Fan struck while the iron was hot and went to the palace without stopping to report.
At this time, His Majesty Li Er was having a meeting with Chang Sun Wuji and other ministers of the DPRK and China in the Political Affairs Hall, which saved Yang Fan a lot of trouble.
After everyone carefully browsed the "Scientific Examination Manual", they all sighed in their hearts, Yang Fan really has a great talent.
The plan proposed in the "Imperial Examination Manual" is undoubtedly the most reliable.
Not only can it appease the aristocratic families, but it also leaves an opportunity for ordinary people and poor scholars to rise. It is simply killing two birds with one stone.
However, Wei Zheng frowned and pondered for a long time, then asked in confusion: "The details of this plan are almost perfect. Even if one or two points are not realistic, they can be adjusted during the preparation process."
"But there's one thing I don't understand here. Why do we need to separately add miscellaneous education and imperial examinations?"
"It's just other miscellaneous studies. Business is a minor path. I think it's completely unnecessary!"
Yang Fan squinted his eyes and tried to think of countermeasures. He never expected that the first person to ask questions would be this smelly and stubborn old stubborn.
Due to the limitations of the times and the deep-rooted thought of the ancients who only respected Confucianism, it is really difficult to get these old die-hards to accept the "lowly" way of business.
In front of these people, Yang Fan's official position and qualifications seemed to be much weaker, and he was really worried.
After all, apart from the scene of a hundred flowers blooming during the Warring States Period, the Hundred Schools of Thought never had a more prosperous period after that.
With the First Emperor of Qin burning books and harassing Confucians, and Emperor Wu of the Han only respecting Confucianism, the rest of the hundreds of schools of thought were pushed to the bottom.
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Even Legalism, Confucianism, and Mohism, which developed brilliantly during the Warring States Period, could only be reduced to tools of the ruling class in the end.
The Mohists disliked the rulers for their "militancy".
Legalism's philosophy of enriching the country, strengthening its military, and ruling the country by law has gradually lost its original meaning.
Legalism emphasizes "no distinction between closeness and distance, no distinction between high and low, and one is determined by the law" and puts forward a complete set of theories and methods.
This provided an effective theoretical basis for the centralized Qin Dynasty that was later established.
The later Han Dynasty inherited the centralized power system and legal system of the Qin Dynasty, which were the political and legal subjects of ancient my country's feudal society.
As a major faction, Legalism has put forward far-reaching ideas and ideas about governing the country by law.
This is enough to show that Legalists attach great importance to the legal system and regard law as a mandatory tool that is conducive to social rule.
These ideas that embody the construction of the legal system have been used ever since and have become the main means of rule for centralizers to stabilize social unrest.
However, today's Legalist theory is just a castrated version, and the ideas of "no distinction between kinship and distance, no distinction between high and low, and one is bound to the law" cannot be reflected at all.
Because of imperial power, aristocratic families, and nobles, these people are often above the law.
Today, Legalism has become a tool used by rulers to manage the people.
In conjunction with the castrated version of Confucianism, rulers are given the cloak of benevolence, so "taking Confucianism as a model and governing the country by law" is most popular among rulers.
As for business, it can be said that in the land of China, throughout the history of feudal society, it has never been taken seriously.
What causes this?
In fact, Yang Fan didn't know the root cause, but he believed that it was not just a simple matter of only respecting Confucianism.
Perhaps it can be attributed to the fact that most businessmen value profits and the world does not like it...
But this doesn't make sense. You know, even if other miscellaneous subjects are also very unpopular, there are still many successful cases.
In the entire feudal society, not only medical masters and agricultural masters can be found everywhere, but there are still many of them. Only the ancient "entrepreneurs" rarely have their names left.
In Yang Fan's view, this result is actually related to the vision and prejudice of feudal society.
The imperial examination only tests the Four Books and Five Classics. Of course, everyone rushes to study the Four Books and Five Classics, and learn the way of the saints who are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality.
Of course, I look down upon these byways such as business roads.
The reason why Yang Fan dared to add business studies to the subjects of the imperial examination was that he naturally had to prepare a plan to deal with questions.
The stinking problem of Confucian students thinking they are the only ones is not something they only have after learning the eight-legged essay.
Because the content of Confucianism is of the same origin, it is the result of the influence of the castrated version of the 'sage' thought.
Today, Yang Fan dares to risk the disapproval of the world and include business (economics) as part of the imperial examination. This is after careful consideration.
In Yang Fan's view, even if business cannot be included as one of the main subjects in the imperial examination, it must be added to make people all over the world aware of the importance of this subject.
So Yang Fan asked back: "Excuse me, Mr. Wei, do you think our Tang Dynasty only needs talents who only read the books of sages? Can people who read the books of sages be loyal to the emperor and patriotic?"
Unexpectedly, Yang Fan would ask such a question, Wei Zheng pondered for a moment and said: "It is undeniable that the development of the country cannot be separated from the contributions of all walks of life, but from another perspective, most of the people who read the books of sages are young people who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Talent.”
As if he had expected Wei Zheng's answer, Yang Fan asked with a smile: "Since those who read the books of sages are not necessarily loyal and patriotic, if we only care about lofty things like the Four Books and Five Classics, we will neglect living with the people. Isn’t it biased to follow closely related paths?”
"What's more, if the prerequisite for loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is to study the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucian classics, wouldn't that go against the principles of equality, benevolence, and tolerance?"
"Furthermore, Mr. Wei also said that the purpose of the imperial examination is to select young talents who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic. However, young talents who only read the books of sages will not be able to govern the country well. Why don't we let some 'miscellaneous students' serve the empire. "
These words shocked everyone!
Because this is something they have never dared to imagine, and it has subverted everyone's understanding.
Changsun Wuji immediately interjected: "Marquis Zhongyi, you are young and have little knowledge, so it is natural that you do not think carefully."
"Studying the Four Books and Five Classics does not necessarily mean being loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but if you don't study the Four Books and Five Classics, you probably don't know what it means to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country."
"So, I think taking the Four Books and Five Classics as the main focus of the exam is the most important thing."
"As for the way of business, it is really a lowly path, and it is impossible to reach the level of elegance. How can it be compared with the way of sages? The loyal and righteous princes should distinguish the priorities, and do not go astray and make sophistry."
Changsun Wuji smiled and looked like an elder teaching the younger generation, but the words coming out of his mouth were hiding traps.
Yang Fan only proposed to allow miscellaneous students to participate in the imperial examination, but did not say that their share would be equivalent to the Four Books and Five Classics.
But this old fox deliberately said that it was parallel to the teachings of sages and sages such as the Four Books and Five Classics, simply to make Yang Fan offend all the Confucian disciples in the world!
Wei Zheng smiled and said nothing, watching how Yang Fan retorted.
His Majesty Li Er was there and seemed not to care about the arguments among the people at all...
Of course, Yang Fan could also see the trap deliberately dug by Changsun Wuji, so he said seriously:
"Zhao Guogong is old and his eyesight is really dim. No wonder he always likes to teach others in the tone of his elders."
"However, this is the political hall, and what is being discussed now is the national affairs of the Tang Dynasty that will last for thousands of generations. Although I always respect Duke Zhao, I would like to ask Duke Zhao to pay attention to the occasion."
"As the Minister of Rites, I asked Duke Zhao to discuss with each other as colleagues. It would be unreasonable to bully the juniors based on their age and experience. Turtles and bastards can live for a thousand years. Does Zhao Guogong still want to consult them?"
The sharp counterattack was like taking gunpowder, which made everyone dumbfounded!
Yang Fan has absolutely no moral ethics.
Although Changsun Wuji meant to deliberately set a trap, how could it be used as a metaphor for people?
Changsun Wuji was also stunned for a moment, and then his face turned green, and he said angrily: "Marquis Zhongyi, not only do you not know what humility is, but you also don't know how to respect your elders. Are you not worthy of being a son?"
No one could stand being criticized by Yang Fan with righteousness and righteousness.
What's more, Changsun Wuji has always been aloof, how could he have ever been so wronged?
In fact, after Yang Fan said this, he regretted it a little!
After all, this is exposing the other party's face in person, but who makes this guy want to dig a hole for himself again!
Just now in the Ministry of Rites, Changsun Chong kept making things difficult for him, and of course he took his anger out on Changsun Wuji.
What's more, since he had an unclear relationship with Changsun Wuji, Yang Fan naturally believed that he and Changsun Wuji were equals.
Naturally, he couldn't stand the attitude of Changsun Wuji, the elder, lecturing the younger ones.
However, it was impossible to make Yang Fan admit his mistake.
So I could only pretend to be crazy and say aggrievedly: "What did Duke Zhao say? I don't respect you at all. What I said is the truth. Do you think you will live longer than the bastard? If that is the case, I am willing to apologize."
Regarding Yang Fan's rogue behavior, His Majesty Li Er could only helplessly stroke his forehead and yell: "Marquis Zhongyi, this is an important place of the imperial court. How can you not allow you to act so wildly without apologizing quickly?"
This guy doesn't look like an official, he just acts like a gangster.
I don’t know why the relationship between Yang Fan and Changsun Wuji is so tense, and they start fighting each other when they meet.
This is the political affairs hall, so many important ministers are present, but they don't give any face, and it is really unwise to offend Changsun Wuji to death.
As the emperor, His Majesty Li Er cannot let things go.
Changsun Wuji gasped and looked at Yang Fan angrily, but he didn't know how to answer.
However, he wanted to see even more how Yang Fan would react when the emperor lost his temper!
Yang Fan looked aggrieved and said, "Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"
"As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and as a model for all officials, Zhao Guogong not only failed to support the underachievers, but also deliberately wanted his ministers to be criticized by Confucian scholars all over the world, sabotaged the imperial examination reform, and shaken the foundation of the empire. Is this what an elder did?"
"Besides, Zhao Guogong also said that Wei Chen is young and ignorant. Even if he just said the wrong thing, he can be forgiven..."
After saying this, everyone present had different expressions, some even felt dumbfounded, and they all looked at Yang Fan with strange expressions.
This kid is really messy, and he blames it directly on his young age. What can Changsun Wuji say?
What's more, Changsun Wuji just said that Yang Fan was young and had little experience.
Fang Xuanling raised his eyelids slightly, as if he was meeting Yang Fan for the first time.
Although this kid Yang Fan is a little impulsive, he really didn't expect that he was born to be an official, and he is so thick-skinned!
He is even more difficult to deal with than that old guy Cheng Yaojin.
Look at what he said. Not only did he blatantly scold the old fox Changsun Wuji, but he also left Changsun Wuji unable to refute. It was really awesome.
Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng looked at each other and understood each other - Yang Fan, this kid, has made a lot of achievements in the officialdom!
Seeing this guessing scene, His Majesty Li Er smiled bitterly in his heart.
How could Yang Fan, a bastard like him, specifically oppose the eldest grandson's family?
Not only Changsun Wuji, but also Changsun Chong was beaten several times by Yang Fan.
His Majesty Li Er does not think that Changsun Wuji deliberately targeted him. It seemed that it was caused by the conflict between Yang Fan and Changsun Chong.
Is it because...
His Majesty Li Er's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly remembered the rumors in the market, and even thought of Yang Fan's poem "Love of the Lotus".
Is it possible that this boy really has a crush on his daughter, Princess Changle?
But this guy is too brave, right?
Princess Gaoyang hasn't even married yet, and now she wants to watch what's in the pot. She's simply courting death!
His Majesty Li Er stared at Yang Fan fiercely, as if if Yang Fan had any clue, he would definitely hack this kid to death.
It's a pity that Li Er, no matter how wise and powerful he is, doesn't know that what Yang Fan is thinking about at the moment is not Princess Changle...
Changsun Wuji was so angry at Yang Fan's sophistry that his eyes nearly popped out.
This bastard is so shameless. He doesn't look like a third-rank official in the imperial court. He is simply worse than a gangster on the street.
After all, Yang Fan was a marquis and the Minister of Rites, how could he be so shameless?
Even though Changsun Wuji was extremely angry, he didn't want to mess around with Yang Fan.
"Since Marquis Zhongyi knows that he is young and ignorant, he should be cautious in his words and deeds and correct his mistakes when he sees them."
"This place is an important place for the military and the country, and it is actually the center of the empire. Please be careful with your words and actions, and don't use those market words to make people laugh for nothing!"
Yang Fan pursed his lips and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao Guogong, for your teachings. I will definitely remember your teachings, be careful in your words and deeds, and be strict in self-discipline."
"But you are old, but you really have to admit that I have already emphasized that the reason why business studies are included in the imperial examination is actually because the empire needs you!"
"Snapped……"
Before he finished speaking, Changsun Wuji stood up angrily and slapped his palm on the table.
This Yang Fan is simply too deceptive!
One of them is old and the other is old. Changsun Wuji almost exploded with anger!
But what can be done?
After beating and scolding, he couldn't win, so he could only look at His Majesty Li Er for help.
His Majesty Li Er reprimanded helplessly: "Do you still see the difference between elder and younger in your eyes? Why don't you apologize to Duke Zhao quickly?"
Yang Fan quickly said with hesitation and fear: "I don't dare!" He looked like he deserved a beating.
His Majesty Li Er was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. Just when he was about to curse, Fang Xuanling came to the rescue and said: "Zhongyi Marquis, you should tell me how to advance the imperial examination reform if those students with miscellaneous knowledge are allowed to take the imperial examination. There are so many How should the officials be placed?”
Yang Fan explained with a smile: "Prime Minister, you don't have to worry about this. This imperial examination only adds miscellaneous subjects as an item in the imperial examination, and miscellaneous subjects are a special category and will not occupy the official quota. You only need to give an equivalent to the official Just the reputation."
"Skills have specializations, and it is most reasonable for professional people to do professional things."
"As for some problems in the imperial examination process, it is easier, because I am planning to establish an 'imperial examination reform leading group' with a total of nine people."
"If there is any dispute about promoting the reform of the imperial examination, it can be decided by voting, so it is not a big problem."
"As long as we encounter difficult decisions, everyone adopts democratic methods and the minority obeys the majority."
Wei Zheng exclaimed: "This method is really good. It saves us from having to argue with each other about things that are really difficult to decide. If this method can be implemented in all government offices, it will definitely greatly improve the efficiency of work. It's wonderful! "
"Prime Minister Wei is indeed well-informed, I admire him!" Yang Fan praised him without hesitation, which made Changsun Wuji even more angry.
This is too different!
