After reading through the ten chapters of "Pingbian Ce", the one that Liu Chengyou likes the most is of course written by Wang Pu and Wang Pu. The remaining eight articles are mostly used to set off these two. They are basically clichés, such as maintaining the health of the people, establishing a monarch's virtue, and repairing the armor and soldiers.
It's not that the literati of the Han Dynasty only had this little "insight", it's just that the questions asked by Liu Chengyou were too big and it was a palace examination, so the answers were stable enough that no one could make any big mistakes. This is a major matter related to the future and the impression on the emperor. Without extraordinary talent, insight and strategy, there will still be few amazing remarks.
Wang Pu's policy was almost as unexpected as Liu Chengyou's. The argument was very clear: first difficult and then north, first easy and then difficult. However, what has changed is that this time he limited the south to "Huainan" and the north to "Yanshan". Compared with the North-South strategy of Zhao, Song, Nanping, and North to destroy the Northern Han, it is probably only similar in appearance.
Moreover, Wang Pu also emphasized that no troops should be mobilized within three years. I have said a lot, but in summary, it is recommended to farm well.
Perhaps it was due to his superiority, or perhaps due to the influence of inherent impressions, that Wang Pu's writings always felt a little weaker. This was obviously a psychological effect. Excluding the argumentative rhetoric, Wang Pu's book, for Liu Chengyou, does not have much novelty, but it does point out a clear strategic line.
Guard Khitan in the north, capture Huainan in the southeast, recover Qin Feng in the west, then send troops northward to recapture Yanyun, and then send troops southward to flatten the countries in the south. Then go to the north to advance out of Lingbei and destroy Khitan.
First go south, then west, north, then south, then north. The blueprint is ambitious, the ambition is commendable, and it is feasible to a certain extent, so it is very popular with Liu Chengyou. However, compared to far-sightedness, Liu Chengyou paid more attention to the present, while Wang Pu also described the close-up view more clearly and more clearly.
After weighing the situation, Liu Chengyou still chose Wang Pu as the top pick. Of course, in Liu Chengyou's eyes, there is not much difference between being the number one pick. They are all talents worthy of reuse. If you order Wang Pu, it is just a consolation prize for his age.
After the court lectured and encouraged those "old and young" candidates who were taking the exam, the imperial examination was finally concluded. The age span of the people who took the exam this time was particularly large. The candidates were like Wang Pu, who was already forty-two years old, and the youngest was only in his early twenties.
"Except for Wang Pu and Wang Pu, all the scholars at the highest level will be assigned to the three divisions, six departments and censors according to their strengths, starting from the appointment of deputy officials to fill the vacancies in various offices!" At the end of the day, Liu Chengyou summoned all the officials The prime minister and the minister gave a serious instruction on the arrangement of the nobles: "Since Yang Qing has judged the official department, this matter will be left to you. Well, Feng Qing is highly respected and has a reputation for knowing people, so he can assist you!"
"Yes!" Yang Bing did not respond, but Feng Dao responded proactively.
Yang Bin glanced at Liu Chengyou with some surprise. Everyone knew that the emperor valued the examination of scholars, but he himself did not believe that his placement would be handed over to him.
Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's gaze, he saw it was as calm as a clear water, with nothing visible. However, no matter what kind of thoughts Liu Chengyou had, he was stunned for a moment, but still responded with a calm attitude.
Liu Chengyou didn't have particularly complicated thoughts, he just felt that while Yang Bin could still do things, he should just let him do it. The most unbearable thing about Yang Bin that Liu Chengyou couldn't bear was that he was arrogant and bullied his subordinates, but Liu Chengyou didn't have much doubt about this person's ability to do things.
As for taking the opportunity to win people's hearts and plot evil, Liu Chengyou is not so scrupulous now. Yang Bin had promoted so many relatives inside and outside the court, but they were all under Liu Chengyou's control. If he really did something that exceeded the rules, he would just keep it true.
"All scholars of the highest rank will be evaluated for promotion or demotion based on their ability within half a year. Tell those scholars not to be humble and do more practical things. I have high expectations for them!" Liu Chengyou looked at Feng Tao said.
"I obey!"
For these scholars, it is certainly impossible for Liu Chengyou to appoint important positions as soon as he comes up. The imperial court needs fresh blood and is short of officials, but what it lacks are talents who can do things. These scholars who passed the high school entrance examination only proved that they were qualified, and their specific ability to do things had yet to be tested. On this point, Liu Chengyou was very clear-headed.
Originally, Liu Chengyou planned to conduct centralized training for these more than 100 people, but considering the actual situation, he decided to investigate based on actual facts and use them as they came. As for the "Central Party School", it should be left to the future, when the country has the conditions, before it can be launched.
"Disgraced scholar, how many of them are still in Beijing?" After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked.
Liu Chengyou's question made people a little confused, but Tao Gu took the initiative to answer: "I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?"
Taking a look at Tao Gu, who was full of respect, he saw that this guy was really smart. Liu Chengyou said, "Go and make a report. Any scholar who falls in the capital can be registered in Kaifeng Mansion, and the Ministry of Personnel will appoint him as a county or town official at its discretion." !”
"The imperial court is short of talents. Anyone with skills can be used."
Tao Gu quickly came to his senses and said with admiration on his face: "Your Majesty is kind and kind. Although a person who has been defeated has no fame, he can still be a civil servant in the county or town government office, which is more than enough."
Liu Chengyou waved his hand, knowing very well that there were only a few scholars who were willing to work as swordsmen and pen officials in counties and towns. Most of them would rather go back to their hometown and continue studying hard.
Zhao Shanggao heard this and quickly raised this question.
Liu Chengyou thought for a while and then added directly: "The registered scholars can continue to refer to the tribute examination in the coming year, and those sent by the Ministry of Civil Affairs will also take the examination every half a year, and priority will be given to promotion!"
What Liu Chengyou wants is not just a group of scholars. If they can only write poems and poems, they will not be as useful to the country and the court as imagined. If you are not accustomed to common affairs, at least in the current dynasty, there will not be much room for development.
Of course, even for those scholars, if they have grassroots experience with swords and pens, it will be of great benefit in taking exams to gain fame in the future. In the future, in addition to the traditional scriptures and poems, the tribute assessment will be closer to practice, policy analysis, and pay more attention to details.
If a smart person understands this, then the chance of passing the tribute examination next year will be much higher.
"This time, Qing Zhao and Tao Qing took charge of all the arduous tasks, and raised talents for the country. This job is very popular with me! You should be rewarded according to your merits!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone as he raised his head and looked around.
"I don't dare to take credit!" Hearing this, both of them perked up, and Tao Gu looked at Liu Chengyou expectantly.
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Pass it on, promote Zhao Shangshu to be the Minister of Rites, judge Zhao Wenguan affairs, reward ten pieces of silk, and pay one hundred thousand; use Tao Gu as the official of Zhongshushe, who knows how to make imperial edicts, and reward them together." !”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" They all thanked each other.
The material rewards are really stingy, but there is no way. The national treasury is not rich, and Wang Zhang would like to split his son and become two envoys. How can Liu Chengyou spend money lavishly, so he has to be generous with his official position and power. .
Originally, Liu Chengyou planned to ask Zhao to hand over the affairs of the Ministry of Rites directly to make it worthy of the name. However, considering that Su Yugui also served as an errand in the Ministry of Rites and had been keeping a low profile recently and had not made any mistakes, it was not easy to seize his power without reason.
As for Tao Gu, who succeeded Fan Zhi, Liu Chengyou had other considerations and appointments for Fan Zhi.
