It has been in the twenty-fourth year of Ming Dynasty.
After the first subject examination in the fourth year of Hongwu, the imperial court selected Wu Bozong from Jinxi County, Jiangxi Province as the number one scholar.
Five subjects have been taught so far.
The most recent subject was completed last year, the 24th year of Hongwu.
The number one scholar was Huang Guan, also called Xu Guan, from Guichi County, Chizhou Prefecture, Zhili Province.
After receiving his title at the meeting last year, Huang Guan was awarded the post of editor of the Hanlin Academy.
It’s just that the outcome of the No. 1 scholar was very bad. During the Battle of Jingnan, King Yan invaded Yingtian City. Huang Guan, who was recruiting troops outside, ordered the officers and soldiers to sail to Luochaji. Huang Guan wore court clothes and departed eastward. He threw himself into the river where the river was rushing and died.
But probably, the future destiny of this No. 1 scholar has been quietly rewritten.
"The imperial court decreed that Enke should be opened to attract talents from all over the world."
Zhu Yunxi's voice echoed in front of Xihua Gate, with a hint of expectation and darkness in his eyes.
This is a very inappropriate and unconventional suggestion.
Except for the fourth and fifth years of Hongwu, when the imperial court was newly built and in urgent need of talents from all over the world, Enke was opened for two consecutive years.
The third encore of the Ming Dynasty was delayed until the 18th year of Hongwu. After that, the court held an encore every three years.
Normally, the next subject will be in the 27th year of Hongwu.
It is somewhat unusual and thought-provoking to bring it up at this time, especially under the current situation in the court.
Prince Zhu Biao looked back at the old man.
I felt in my heart that this kid was right to come back. Although it was a bit reckless, because coming back in person would provoke the already angry ministers in the court, but the method was actually a good one.
Kaienko.
This is the biggest thing a country can do besides conquering enemy countries. From the time the decree is issued to the Golden Autumn Examination, when the emperor draws up his writings, the whole world will revolve around this matter.
At that time, everyone's attention will shift to this matter.
The common people will discuss where this year's bride will come from and how handsome she is.
The meritorious generals will start preparing early, waiting for the list of those under the top three to come out, so that they can find a son-in-law for their family.
The same is true for civil servants, who hope that the children of their clan, or their disciples, will be able to join the court with them in the near future.
An event that generates great social discussion and interest can always temporarily cover up most problems.
Zhu Biao raised the corners of his mouth and smiled silently.
Suddenly, I felt that my son had traveled thousands of miles and worked hard to come back from Zhejiang Road. Not only was he covered in mud, but he had also been kicked by the old man for nothing. I couldn't help but feel a little unfair and distressed in my heart.
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted twice and glanced at his boss with a somewhat unkind look.
"Don't look at us, he is your son and our good grandson."
The old man said without any reason or consequence.
The prince then moved his head and looked at his son who was becoming more stable and capable with a smile on his face.
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished scolding the prince, he looked at his grandson: "Now in February, the Ming Dynasty has issued a decree, and it will take March to announce it to the whole world. The small exam, the provincial exam, the general exam, and the palace exam are all exams in March. Until this winter.”
Time is very tight.
Zhu Yunxi nodded. Normally, in the first year, the small test plus the provincial test would be used to select talents.
Candidates who take part in the provincial examination will take part in the provincial examination next year and pass the examination.
After entering the capital for three years to participate in the examination hosted by the Ministry of Rites, the successful candidate will enter the ranks of Jinshi of the imperial dynasty and have the qualifications to become an official in the imperial dynasty. They will then participate in the palace examination. The emperor will personally evaluate the subject ranking, and the top three in the imperial examination .
Fortunately, today's Ming Dynasty has experience.
In the fourth year of Hongwu and the fifth year of Hongwu, there were two consecutive imperial examinations.
The imperial court has to select talents from all over the world to serve as officials in the imperial court. No matter what difficulties and tightness they face, those people will always fight for it with all their lives.
Even those children in their seventies or eighties.
Zhu Yunxi crossed his legs, thinking that he probably wouldn't be able to see those young students in their 70s and 80s at the joint examination and palace examination held in Beijing this year, so he smiled and said.
"In March, the world knows that there will be small exams in various places, and the provincial examinations will be organized by various Taoists. It will end after the rest of the day, and the names will be listed in the first ten days. Scholars will go to the provincial capital to participate in the provincial examinations. I estimate that this process will be completed by May."
The quiz is organized by each prefecture and county, and is hosted by the county school. It is not a rare thing to be a scholar. Scholars from all walks of life rushed to the provincial capital to participate in the provincial examination, which was not a waste of time. Two months is enough time to complete the provincial examinations in various places.
Zhu Yunxi added: "If you succeed in the rural examination and the new imperial examination people go to Beijing to participate in the joint examination, the longest estimate is three to five months. It is the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival. The golden autumn crown is also a good time."
Zhu Yuanzhang kept smiling, looking at his good grandson in front of him as he said these things, and finally said: "This winter's palace examination, we will win the world's talents in the wind and snow."
Zhu Yunxi smiled naively and said flatteringly: "In the past, there were Cao Mengde and Liu Xuande who discussed heroes over wine, but now grandpa is using his talent in the wind and snow. It will be another good story in the future."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled helplessly, raised his arm and nodded to Zhu Yunxi: "You think it's a good talk, but I'm afraid some people don't think so."
These words determined the matter of opening Enke this year.
The topic also moved elsewhere.
Zhu Yunxi stopped smiling: "Grandpa, tax reform in Zhejiang Province is imperative! If these are related to the world and the country, the system of the Ming Dynasty cannot be determined at this time. I, the descendants of the Ming Dynasty, will really have the courage to make changes. ?"
That damn ancestral law!
Zhu Yunxi felt that if this was not the beginning of the country, no one would be able to argue with the ancestral laws. If someone dared to say this decades later at night, he would definitely let the other person know how powerful his ancestor was.
A bunch of incompetent descendants, unable to make the country prosperous and strong, pulled out their ancestors who had been dead for who knows how many years to take the blame for their own selfish interests.
Do your ancestors know what you are doing?
If you knew it, your ancestors would have crawled out of the mausoleum and looked into your heads!
Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it seriously and looked back at the past dynasties, especially the Song Dynasty, where reforms failed again and again.
He shook his head: "What do you think?"
Zhu Yunxi replied: "The source of taxes in the world comes from the fields, not from free money. How can the people without property get a harvest? The fields of the country are there, there are only so many. The country has an enke every three years, and it treats the scholars of the world preferentially, and the government has more As rewards continue to accumulate over time, the number of acres that can pay taxes will become less and less. The court will one day not even be able to provide food and salary for the soldiers guarding the border!"
"Now my grandson is just promoting the integration of officials and gentry in Zhejiang Province and imposing heavy taxes on merchants, which can arouse their opposition. How will the Ming emperors in the future have the courage and ability to make changes?"
No!
not a single one!
Even Zhang Juzheng's so-called whip method was just a way to make up for the situation and make repairs to allow the Ming Dynasty ship to move forward for decades more.
Zhu Biao sighed. He originally thought that he could teach his son more during these years, but now he suddenly felt that he probably had nothing left to teach.
Zhu Yunxi continued under the flickering eyes of the old man: "Today my grandson returned to Beijing. When he entered the city, he did not go back to the palace directly, but went to the human tooth market on the other side of Qingliang Mountain. I, the people of the Ming Dynasty, are just like that slave. Generally speaking, the first thing is sold by inserting the price. If the court does not make changes in this matter, I am afraid that in the future, people will sell their wives and children by inserting the price."
These words are very serious, especially to say to a founding emperor.
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed a little, and he glanced at Sun Gou'er beside him.
Sun Gouer understood the idea and immediately trotted to a commander of the Imperial Guard not far away.
Afterwards, the commander of the Forbidden Army led a group of people outside Xi'an Gate.
Zhu Yunxi just took one look and knew that the old man wanted these people to go to the human tooth market.
He continued: "Although my grandson is young and ignorant, and has not been in charge of the country for a long time, he has seen clearly. The selfish desires of people in the world, especially those who hold power and preferential treatment. They will not be grateful for kindness, but will only be motivated by greed. , want to gain more benefits without control.”
"This time, my grandson said that this tax reform is imperative. Zhejiang Road will definitely succeed. If grandpa nods that day, my grandson is willing to charge forward for this and continue to implement it throughout the world!"
"What they think about is the interests of the family. Our grandchildren have to think about our family, our family's reputation for future generations, and the people of the world."
"Now that they are dissatisfied, the grandson has no choice but to come back. As long as he asks his grandfather to help him, he can divide them and let them have internal chaos. Only then can the grandson have time to let Tang Li, Xia Yuanji and the others get things done in Zhejiang. ”
This is the first time Zhu Yunxi has made such a solemn statement in front of the old man about the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded affirmatively: "For the people of the world! As long as we are not dead, it will not be your boy's turn to charge at the front!"
This is his only request.
He has the confidence and majesty as the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he also has the care for his grandchildren.
Zhu Yunxi smiled and thought: "If Enke is opened, the mouths of the world's scholars will be shut. The things that my family has not yet done are far less important than whether they can pass the examination. And the candidates for the examination can also be used in the court." Let them fight on their own so that Grandpa can keep your ears clean for a while."
Zhu Yuanzhang once again nodded with a helpless smile to Zhu Yunxi, and looked at the prince beside him: "Let's just say, our dear grandson has grown up! He is becoming more and more steady and decent in handling things!"
Zhu Biao curled his lips, unwilling to look at the old man like this.
It was you who scolded him before and said that this guy was unreliable. It was you who kicked him before. Now you are saying this to yourself. Could it be that we did all those things before?
Zhu Yuanzhang felt bored, glared and cursed: "Shuzi."
Turning to look at Zhu Yunxi, he had an additional exam: "Enke will finish this winter. At that time, summer grain and autumn grain in Zhejiang Province will be put into the warehouse, and commercial taxes will be counted. When everything is completed, how are you going to deal with the following things?"
"Then let them keep fighting on their own!"
Zhu Yunxi replied decisively.
