Huang Xiaodao: "Lao Tzu once said: If there is Tao but no technique, technique can still be sought. If there is technique but no Dao, it stops at technique.
Zhuangzi once said: If you control your skills with Tao, your skills will surely succeed. The art of departing from the Tao will inevitably decline.
I believe that Confucianism is Tao and science is art! "
"The sages have made it very clear for us descendants, but we only pursue Tao blindly and ignore the importance of art! It rigidifies our thinking, hinders the progress of society, and is of no benefit to the country!"
"However, if you only focus on skills, even if you achieve success for a while, without corresponding moral assistance, it will be like a villain gaining power for a while, but it will not last long!"
"Last night, at the Tianji Conference, the West valued martial arts. They developed a lot of advanced technologies. They had powerful guns and huge ships, and they could go to heaven and earth. However, they have not experienced the influence of Taoism, so that they act like demons. Even if they For a moment, his power is unparalleled, but his morals have deteriorated, and he is no different from an animal!"
"Therefore, I believe that Confucianism and science complement each other, regardless of priority. We must continue to carry forward the positive and progressive essence of Confucianism, and at the same time, we must also pay attention to science and technology!"
"As for the treatment of Yan Shenggong, I believe that it will not bring harm to my family and clan. Since the Confucius Mansion has been destroyed and the title of Yan Shenggong has been cancelled, I will not be allowed to claim to be a descendant of the saint in the future! Strict restrictions will be imposed. Anyone who claims to be a descendant of this saint will be punished. Serious crime!"
"Strictly distinguish between Saint Kong and his unworthy descendants! Don't let others fool you! What do you think?"
Zhu Youxiao praised: "My virtuous brother has learned from ancient times to the present! This matter has been settled like this, and no one can comment! Otherwise, he will be accused of being a traitor!"
Zhu Youxiao made the final decision, and most of the ministers agreed with Huang Xiao's statement, and the hall became quiet.
Huang Xiao signaled to Zhu Youxiao.
This is the right kind of domineering attitude!
"As for the imperial examination, I believe that reform is imperative! And it must be standardized and based on scores! Questions and papers will no longer be set and graded based on the examiner's preference.
Students study: Chinese studies, mathematics, physics, chemistry, history and geography, biomedicine
Confucianism, history and geography are among the Chinese studies, with the highest score of 200 points, mathematics, physics and chemistry are all 100 points, and biomedicine is 50 points.
The total score is five hundred and fifty points! The elementary school lasts for three years, majoring in Chinese studies, mathematics, and elementary science and technology enlightenment!
Primary school is also a three-year system, covering all subjects!
Middle school, three years!
University, three years!
Moreover, I propose that a special Ministry of Education be set up, and all the expenses for students will be borne by the state!
Elementary education is compulsory, and all children of school age must enter school! Otherwise, local officials will be punished!
He was promoted to elementary school from Mengxue and was named Tongsheng!
Tongsheng, those who pass the middle school examination, are scholars!
Scholars, those who pass the university entrance exams, are the best candidates for success!
The winner of the examination will be awarded the title of Jinshi and will be appointed as an official in the court! "
"good!"
Zhu You was praised for his school attack!
"My dear brother, what I said is exactly what I want! My ministers, what do you have to say?"
Yang Liandao: "The wise king has profound knowledge and unique vision, and he is not as good as me! I agree!"
Zuo Guangdou said: "I have read the books of saints and sages, and now I know that what the saints said is the great way. It is shameful for us to misunderstand the words of the saints!"
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All the ministers spoke in agreement.
Liu Maodao: "What the wise king said is pertinent, and I also agree with it. However, as the wise king said, the education expenses of all Ming students are borne by the state. Each person has to study hard for more than ten years, and the money consumed must be 100%." It will be huge and may become a burden to the country!"
Shao Fuzhong praised: "What Mr. Liu said is true! What's more, after studying hard for decades, and new students enrolling every year, accumulated over a long period of time, when the time comes, everyone in the Ming Dynasty will be provided with education by the imperial court, and all kinds of careers will be achieved. Wither!”
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Huang Xiao laughed loudly: "When did I say that everyone should study hard for more than ten years? If you are not the material for studying, then there is no need to study anymore!
From the beginning of elementary school, a elimination system has been adopted. If you can't get into the junior high school after three years of elementary school, you don't need to study anymore! In the same way, after three years of Tongsheng, you will not be able to pass the examination as a scholar, so there is no need to study! "
Everyone was stunned.
Huang Xiao continued: "There are many people in my court who have studied all their lives. Many scholars even take the exam for thirty or forty years before they can pass the imperial examination and become an official in the court!
They waste all the good time in their lives and put a huge burden on their families! Even if he becomes an official by becoming a Jinshi, he is already old! How long can you serve your country? "
"What's more, once you become an official, corruption becomes common and you want to get back the investment you made over the past few decades!"
"To put it bluntly, such a reluctant Jinshi is enough to show that the qualifications are mediocre and of no benefit to the country!"
"Of course, in the past imperial examinations, the number of scholars was too small, and Confucianism was too complicated, so it was not necessarily a question of qualifications. I have no intention of belittling anyone!"
"However, this mechanism is unfair! In the past, there were only a few scholars, and many talented children had no chance to get ahead because of their families!"
"If everyone learns, these talented people will stand out!"
"Furthermore, after everyone receives education, it can also prevent people from becoming blind!"
"As for the issue of fees, the imperial court actually pays for the talents of the elite. How much can it cost? And these investments are necessary! With these talents, how can our Ming Dynasty not be strong?"
The whole hall was filled with people, and everyone was impressed by it!
Zhu Youxiao laughed: "Okay! Sirs, do you have any doubts?"
"I have nothing to say! The wise king's policy is a policy that benefits the country and the people. I admire you!"
"The wise king's policy will educate the world. After several generations, everyone in our Ming Dynasty will be able to read and read. Officials will no longer be able to deceive the imperial decree. Just like this new policy, if everyone can read and read newspapers, I'm afraid It has been implemented all over the world long ago!"
"My lord, second the motion!"
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Liu Maodao: "The wise king's policy is indeed a good one. However, if there are many talents to be promoted, there will definitely be many people who are exempted from the land tax, and it will definitely have an impact on the national treasury tax revenue. I dare to ask the wise king, how to deal with this matter?"
Everyone was stunned.
Huang Xiao looked at Liu Mao, the powerful leader, and was not angry. Instead, he felt that it was a good thing to have such a critical minister.
Huang Xiao smiled and said: "Mr. Liu, this is a good question!"
"In the past, when there was a scholar in the family, almost the whole family had to support him in his studies. The imperial court gave him exemptions and exemptions for the purpose of subsidizing these poor students, and also as an honor to commend him!"
"But, from now on, this burden will no longer exist, and this exemption will naturally no longer continue! The labor service under the New Deal has been cancelled, and the exemption for scholars has ceased to exist in name only.
Furthermore, with a 10% tax, no common people will ever send land to the name of a scholar! However, for its glory, I think it can be commended! Those who excel can be given monetary rewards! "
"For example, set up a royal scholarship system! At each stage, outstanding candidates will be rewarded. For example, in Huaiyuan County, there will be 10,000 children in elementary school this year, of whom 5,000 will pass the exam. Among them, the top 100 with the highest scores will be rewarded accordingly. Scholarships! To encourage students! Scholarships are set up for children to be tested for talents, for talents to be promoted, and for scholars to be promoted to Jinshi. The amount is the least for Mengxue, and the most for Jinshi! The details can be discussed by you!"
