Fang Xuanling thought for a moment, and what Wei Zheng said made sense. Not participating seemed wrong. The effect His Highness wanted to achieve was to put the two of them in a state of competition. If their sons did not participate, there would be many smart officials.
If they follow the same example, then it will be meaningless for the powerful families to participate. The point is that it would not be good if some outsiders see through it, so this matter needs to be taken seriously.
If you want to participate, just participate. They don't have to worry about it anyway, so it's a good thing to let them gain some experience.
So, if they want to embarrass themselves, let them embarrass themselves.
Changsun Wuji, who was standing next to him, thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. He could only say helplessly: "Since you are all participating, I will also let Shiro go to Qilangdu."
Changsun Wuji had many sons, twelve in total. He was more than ten years younger than Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling. So if the age limit is relaxed, there will indeed be several people who can participate.
"Then it's settled." Fang Xuanling nodded.
Now that the three of them have finalized it, the rest of the matter is much simpler. Of course, they will not pass on the news now, although the three of them are also members of the aristocratic family to some extent.
But there are some things that don’t need to be said, because they are also good things and are all good things.
It's time for the so-called elites of these powerful families to know that there are others in the Tang Dynasty who can compare with them. Their previous competitors were all at the same level as them, people from other powerful families.
Although there is definitely pressure, it's probably not that big. And now they are competing with people all over the world. Do they want to continue to be arrogant? Okay, let’s study.
This is all a good thing. There are many prodigal sons in every household. We should put some pressure on these people to show them.
Everyone has their own character weaknesses. As long as they are used well, anyone's character can be used to develop in the direction they imagine.
At the court meeting two days later, Li Shimin raised the matter of the Xu family in Langya at the court meeting.
"Regarding the matter of Xu Yin of the Langya Xu clan, everyone should take a warning. I know that many of you are fighting against me, but times are changing, and the policies of the Tang Dynasty are also changing. If some things are put aside, Maybe no one paid attention before, but the Tang Dynasty now is no longer the Tang Dynasty before!"
"Some old guys, I can see that you have made great contributions and spare your life, but I can spare your life, but the people of the world can't! I can see that you have merit and hard work, but this is not your wantonness What a reason to act!"
Having said this, Li Shimin slapped the armrest of the dragon chair with a "bang" sound, making a dull sound!
The loud sound made everyone in the court startled. His Majesty seemed to have not been angry for a long time, and everyone was a little frightened when he suddenly became angry.
However, Li Shimin couldn't help scolding Li Ke at this moment: This bastard, he said some time ago that he wanted to repair the dragon chair, but Li Shimin didn't care at all and just asked him to do it.
Good guy, was this armrest specially made? Is this hollow or something? This slap was not as painful as before, and the sound was quite loud, which even shocked Li Shimin.
Day by day, I don’t know where my thoughts are going.
But the effect looks pretty good, and the chair doesn’t look any different from the outside.
"In the past few years, have you had too many good times? Or do you think I won't kill people now? Look at what you have done? Where do you put the law of the Tang Dynasty?"
"Li Ke will handle it this time. Otherwise, I will show you the consequences of doing these things!" Li Shimin said angrily.
Most of the ministers below were silent, and many of them were somewhat grateful to His Majesty the King of Qin. Indeed, the King of Qin was quite merciful in this regard, if it were His Majesty.
Chang Lin, who was standing next to Li Shimin, unconsciously twitched the corner of his mouth. If the old minister remembers correctly, when the old minister reported this matter to you, you didn't even finish listening, and just left a sentence to handle it according to His Highness King Qin's instructions. To deal with it, just read novels.
"Okay, this matter is over, but you have to take control of the rest. Next, let Li Ke talk about an important thing that Datang will do starting next year." Li Shimin waved his hand.
Li Ke coughed twice. These people still have to be scared by their father. Most people really can't do that.
Li Ke naturally sat at the bottom. He looked at the ministers around him and then said: "It's like this. After the national unified examination in June this year, the quality of this new batch of officials and talents and the The talent is still good, but after all, many of them have a short study time, so they are still lacking in some aspects."
"It will take a long time for them to learn to truly stand on their own, and Datang is now in a period of rapid development, and its thirst for talents is endless. Datang does not have too many talents."
"So, we now recommend talents in the Tang Dynasty. As long as you are talented and do not violate the laws of the Tang Dynasty, you can accept the recommendation. Of course, since we are seeking talents, the traditional method of recruiting talents in the Tang Dynasty will naturally We cannot fall behind, so after the Spring Festival holiday next year, on February 25 of the Tang Dynasty Gregorian calendar, which is about the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, we will conduct a large-scale imperial examination, and we will conduct it according to the traditional method of the Tang Dynasty."
"Do you have any objection to this?" Li Ke looked at many courtiers and directly stated their purpose.
All the courtiers below looked stunned? Imperial examination? Continue the selection? This... everyone was confused all of a sudden. What kind of operation is this? His Highness’s previous unified examination can be regarded as winning, right?
It can be said that His Highness has suddenly cut off the fundamental system that the family members have used to control the court for two or three thousand years, weakening the power of the family members and noble families to the limit. As long as there is another unified examination next year or the year after, the rules will be formed.
After a large number of officials come in, even if these people have a shallow foundation, as time goes by, as long as they are talented, they will definitely have a huge impact on the original officials who came from aristocratic families.
Decades later, even if the situation in the entire Tang Dynasty was completely stable, the influence of aristocratic families and noble families on the Tang Dynasty court was also reduced to a minimum.
In such a good situation, His Highness suddenly wants to take the imperial examination? This... they all couldn't understand it.
With His Highness's intelligence, how could he not see this? Then this is...
"Your Highness, I have objections." Fang Xuanling said directly.
"Oh, you say." Li Ke nodded.
"Your Highness, since the national unified examination has recruited a large number of talents, is it still necessary to hold the traditional imperial examination? Should we discuss it?" Fang Xuanling asked directly.
Fang Xuanling's words represented the doubts and questions that most courtiers had.
