Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others couldn't help but sweat when they heard this.
Look at what he said, how could he become so unbearable when it came to this kid's mouth?
"Well, of course you have to look at the answer sheet, but for this line of papers, you can also refer to it. After all, even if you have amazing talents, there will be problems with your ability to perform on the spot. If you only look at the answer sheet, you may miss out on good talents... …”
Everything is about selecting talents!
An explanation must be given, otherwise this brat might say something weird.
Li Shimin coughed dryly and explained briefly.
Prince An couldn't help but feel happy.
Swirling the wine glass with a mocking look on his face.
"Oh, the emperor and the prime ministers are really thoughtful -"
Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling:...
Thoughtful means thorough. What do you mean by being so yin and yang?
"This is good. Everyone will do the exam clearly and clearly. Anyway, I heard that the names on the imperial examination papers will not be marked. Then the examiner will not need to read the paper, just look at the name. Whoever is more famous will be elected. , whoever likes it can choose whoever--"
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others:...
However, before they could speak, Wang Zi'an leaned forward, raised his eyebrows and said with a joking look on his face.
"You guys think, now that I am a Marquis, can I go to the emperor and ask for an examiner? If I become the examiner, needless to say, our two students will definitely pass the exam. So what, you guys can't You don’t need to be the accountant or shopkeeper for Lao Li anymore. You can all take the imperial examination. Even the children at home can go. I will select them all for you when the time comes. How about it? You are loyal enough."
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
"Very good, I won't go, but those two bastards from my family can go become Jinshi Dangdang——"
"Nonsense, the imperial examination is to recruit talents for the country, how can it be such a child's play——"
Wei Zheng couldn't help but frown, and couldn't help but criticize Wang Zi'an.
How could this brat speak so freely in front of Your Majesty——
Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling couldn't help but look thoughtful.
Although Zian, this brat, is eccentric, the problems he pointed out cannot be ignored. The shortcomings here are indeed too obvious.
"Zian, what do you mean-"
Li Shimin lifted the wine pot and served it to the prince skillfully.
He has already figured out this brat's pulse. If he wants to get the real thing, he'd better drink it till he gets drunk and faints.
"What do I mean? What I mean is not important. What is important is the meaning of the emperor and the prime minister - what do they want to do by holding this imperial examination? Do they still have something in mind..."
Wang Zi'an sneered and lazily raised his chopsticks.
"These people, I'm afraid they are out of their minds and don't know what they are going to do -"
Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling couldn't help but sweat after hearing this.
After that, we, the majestic emperor and servant, still don’t know what we are going to do?
"Then tell me, what exactly does this imperial court want to do by holding the imperial examination?"
Li Shimin put down his wine glass with some dissatisfaction, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Wang Zi'an unblinkingly.
Wang Zi'an glanced at him with a half-smile and raised a finger.
"To break the pattern that talents must come from aristocratic families——"
Li Shimin's face changed drastically when he heard this, and even Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but scolded him nervously.
"Zian, don't talk nonsense——"
Wang Zi'an held the wine glass, glanced at them sideways, couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
"It's so pitiful - you see, I am just chatting with you guys at my home, and you are all so nervous -"
Wang Zi'an said, with an inexplicable chuckle.
"Everyone in the imperial court becomes pale when talking about aristocratic families. They clearly want to break the aristocratic family's monopoly on talents and the aristocratic family's control over the court, but they still cover up and refuse to talk. Doesn't this count as wanting to be a bitch at the same time? Want to erect a memorial arch?"
Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Tang Jian, Cheng Yaojin and others couldn't help but change their expressions upon hearing this, and Ma Zhou and Li Yifu were even more shocked and speechless.
This gentleman of mine has taken the courage of a leopard, right?
Especially Li Yifu, he suddenly felt a little regretful. Now that I have become a gentleman, I won't be tricked to death, right?
Do you dare to say this?
Li Shimin's expression changed again and again. He picked up the wine glass for a long time and smiled.
"Zian, you dare to say that - but the imperial court should also have concerns. Didn't you teach Gao Ming that running a big country is like cooking small dishes? For some things, you have to give the court some time and take your time..."
Wang Zi'an smiled, picked up a piece of mutton and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it happily while saying casually.
"So, the imperial examination has become a half-door business? You want to select some poor people to get involved in the imperial court, but you also want to take care of the feelings of those aristocratic families - but you are sure that this kind of imperial examination can select Can you find the talent you want?"
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others couldn't help but remain silent.
In fact, they understand better than anyone else that today's imperial examinations, even for those from poor families, are inextricably linked to those aristocratic families.
First, the right to speak is in the hands of those aristocratic families. Unless someone like Wang Zi'an, whose actions are classics, swept through the Tang Dynasty scholars with unquestionable strength, and became a great talent famous all over the world, otherwise, whoever has talent will not be able to win. Rely on people's popularity and comments.
Second, studying is not an easy task. They not only face the high cost of studying, but also face the monopoly of knowledge by aristocratic families. Regarding this, although the Tang Dynasty opened official schools in various states and counties, it had little effect.
If those scholars want to achieve something, most of them will accept the olive branch offered by those aristocratic families. For the aristocratic families, it is an investment; for those students from poor families, it is a matter of taking advantage of the opportunity.
Those who truly come from humble backgrounds have little desire to stand out.
But, this is a stubborn disease.
"Zian, how do you think this imperial examination should be done?"
Fang Xuanling unconsciously leaned forward slightly. At this time, he finally understood why his Majesty valued this young man so much and indulged him so much. I'm afraid it wasn't just the miraculous methods. This observation was enough to make him understand. People are shocked.
This is Zaifu’s talent!
For the first time, he lowered his body and looked at the lazy Wang Zi'an as if asking for advice from his peers.
"Thankfully you are still a scholar——"
Prince An laughed at him cheerfully, holding the wine glass in a nonchalant manner.
"Isn't this simple? Just paint the names on the test paper, and then hire specialized personnel to copy the test paper - for all students participating in the imperial examination, and strive for the greatest fairness in the imperial examination -"
This is the second time Wang Zi'an has raised this issue in front of him!
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but look at Wang Zi'an, and finally seriously considered the feasibility of this matter.
"If this is the case, everyone will learn the truth based on their talent, and students will be willing to fail even if they fail in the imperial examination-"
Ma Zhou couldn't help but sigh and looked at Wang Zi'an with admiration.
This gentleman of mine really has sharp eyesight and can get to the point.
When Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others heard this, their eyes couldn't help but flash, with a somewhat disappointed look in their eyes.
Although Zian's method sounds good, it is just treating the symptoms rather than the root cause. Even if the name on the test paper is blacked out, I am afraid that most of the people who can pass the imperial examination will be the children of aristocratic families or the children of poor families who have been supported by aristocratic families. .
This is the current situation of Datang. It is not a problem that can be solved by painting a name.
