Perhaps because he felt that he had made a mistake, Emperor Liu quickly changed his words, gently stroked Xiao Zhou's hand, and signaled her to step aside for the time being, and the emperor wanted to talk about business. Xiao Zhou was naturally well-behaved. He stood up and bowed, then turned around, twisted his graceful posture, and took an elegant step to rest aside, leaving enough room for Emperor Liu and his ministers to talk.
Emperor Liu withdrew his gaze from Xiao Zhou's delicate buttocks, and focused his attention again on the memorial presented by Zhang Yong, with a cautious tone in his tone: "Is this the final list of personnel selected by the martial arts examination?"
It is not difficult to see from Emperor Liu's tone that he seems to have some objections to the candidates admitted to the martial arts examination. Seeing this, Zhang Yong stood up and reported: "Back to Your Majesty, I submit the list of names. They were strictly selected based on their performance in various assessments. These twenty people were selected after comprehensive review by all the officials of the examination hall.
These twenty people are all elites in the Han army. If Your Majesty has any questions, the Ministry of War still has all the test performance records of the candidates for review at any time! "
After hearing what Zhang Yong said, Emperor Liu's expression softened slightly, and finally he nodded gently and sighed softly. After all, he was not really questioning the list. Emperor Liu still attached great importance to this martial arts competition. This was the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China that no one dared to interfere with this matter. Emperor Liu had this point. Total confidence.
His suspicion was still about the names written on this memorial, as well as their identities and what they represented. Of the twenty people, eighteen were all noble sons of the imperial court, ten of whom Emperor Liu had an impression of.
Such a ratio is shocking and worrying, but upon closer inspection, there is nothing unreasonable. The nobles of the Han Dynasty absolutely attach great importance to the training of their descendants, and they also have sufficient abilities and resources to train them. This is still the early stage of the empire, and even if they are selected under the most stringent and fair conditions, those who will eventually emerge will be It's these people.
It was precisely because he could see and think clearly that Emperor Liu was inevitably a little depressed. In the selection of military officials and the grace of the court, it was the nobles who ultimately benefited from it. This is more serious than the solidification of the class of civil servants, and it is different from what Emperor Liu expected.
He held military examinations, not only to select reserve talents for the imperial court, but also to provide more ordinary common people officers and soldiers with a reliable and predictable promotion channel. But it turns out that ordinary officers and soldiers really can't compete with those high-level military meritorious students.
"If you don't make any changes to this list, let's announce it as it is!" Emperor Liu sighed, wrote a batch of pens, and ordered Zhang Yong.
"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu's expression turn from gloomy to clear, Zhang Yong also breathed a sigh of relief instinctively.
Emperor Liu agreed to this list, which was not considered a compromise. Since he recognized its fairness, he had to approve this list, otherwise it would be a slap in the face.
Of course, with the prestige of Emperor Liu, he can definitely make some changes to the list, cross out some noble children, and add some common people officers, but this is not unfair.
Faced with the somewhat inflated military aristocracy, Emperor Liu did have the idea of suppressing restrictions, but this also required methods. At least the appearance should not be too ugly, the intention should not be too obvious, and basic decency should be maintained. Even if it cannot convince people, Also make sure to wear face coverings.
"Yang Yanlang..." Emperor Liu muttered, raised the corner of his mouth, and praised: "When a tiger comes out of the gate, Yang Ye has given birth to another good son!"
Yang Yanlang was jointly recommended by the examiner group as the top candidate in the modern martial arts examination. Perhaps this was one of the factors why Emperor Liu recognized this list.
This Yang Yanlang is Yang Ye's second son. Compared with his brother Yang Yanzhao, he is not as popular as Yang Yanzhao. He is not as young as Yang Yanzhao who joined the army with Yang Ye and traveled thousands of miles to practice and hone his skills.
However, as a child of a noble family, there is no shortage of ingredients for growth and opportunities for training. Coupled with the strict education of the Yang family, the chance of becoming talented is naturally high.
And Yang Yanlang seems to have inherited Yang Ye's qualifications. He was not very famous in the past, but in this martial arts competition, he became a blockbuster, outstanding, and surpassed other nobles and military elites in various assessments.
"The final result of a military exercise is more like an officer selection. It seems to have lost its original intention!" Emperor Liu stood up and walked around the palace. The soft carpet under his feet made him feel a little floating. After thinking about it, he realized that Said pointedly.
Zhang Yong was somewhat spying on Emperor Liu's thoughts. Hearing this, he thought for a moment and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, after all, the selection of candidates for the army is no better than the civil examination. The requirements for candidates are higher and the tests they have undergone are more comprehensive. , is more practical and can be passed by extraordinary people and courage.
The recorded military jinshi will all be generals of the Han Dynasty in the future. They need to control the officers and soldiers and guard the borders. They have important responsibilities and should be carefully selected. I believe that the so-called military examination is supposed to select rising officers and enrich the foundation of the army, which does not violate the original intention! "
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu smiled. Zhang Yong turned to him and looked at him. Emperor Liu alluded to the problem between aristocratic officers and common people officers, but he talked about the meaning and original intention of martial arts.
However, I have to admit that what Zhang Yong said makes sense. After wandering around the hall for a while with his hands behind his back, Emperor Liu stood up and pointed, "The martial arts examination system still needs to be improved. There was a bit of a rush before and after the preparations for the examination this time. Next time, we should try to do it properly and avoid omissions." ! There are a few points, please record them and write them down!"
"Please give me your Majesty's instructions!" Zhang Yong immediately returned to the table and sat down, and respectfully asked with a pen.
Emperor Liu said: "First, from now on, the martial arts examination will last for two years, and the examination time will be set in autumn every year;
Secondly, reference personnel are selected and recommended from internal and external armies, such as Su Wei, Forbidden Army, Frontier Army, Capital Army, Fanbing, and how many places are recommended for each subordinate army, which are discussed by the Privy Council and the Ministry of War;
Third, candidates are selected, regardless of their background and qualifications, with priority given to ability, performance, and merit. The age limit is under thirty years old, the position is below battalion general, and the candidates have served in the military for more than three years;
Fourth, the examination items should be further clarified and detailed, and more detailed assessment standards should be set and documented;
Fifth, the recruitment quota will be as per this time, one in twenty;
Sixth, regarding the follow-up training and position arrangements of the admitted Jinshi, a set of rules and regulations should be drawn up to clarify the regulations. Plans should be made as soon as possible for the Jinshi admitted this time. In addition, those who are not admitted will also be subject to certain adjustments based on their excellent performance in the assessment!
That’s all for now, if there are any more to be added later, I’ll talk about it as I think of it. Well, let Pan Mei and the others think about it for a while. If they have any good advice, let them express it! "
Even though he was old, Emperor Liu was still very flexible in his mind. He finished these six points in one breath with almost no hesitation. Zhang Yong's dictation ability is obviously the best in the court, otherwise he would not be able to be Emperor Liu's secretary, and he would be able to do it with just one stroke.
He stopped writing and stood up, and presented it to Emperor Liu for review. Emperor Liu glanced at it briefly and then gave instructions for the use of the seal.
It can be seen from Emperor Liu's suggestions that he has a clearer understanding and decision about military examinations, which is to assess officers, and only select them in the army, completely cutting off the examination of civilian brave men. Martial arts exams provide opportunities for fame and career advancement. At the same time, it also makes those noble children who rely on Fuyin for reference this time need to have military resumes before they can be qualified.
This can also be regarded as another stable promotion channel for the grassroots officers and soldiers of the Han Dynasty, in addition to normal job promotions and changes and rewards for meritorious service. This passage is bright and beautiful, and it is like a checkpoint. If you can pass through it, your military career will be open and open.
Of course, this is not perfect, and there are no loopholes to exploit. That is the problem of selecting reference personnel. In the Beijing examination, there is central supervision by the imperial court, which can maintain basic fairness and justice. However, how to ensure fairness in the preliminary selection among the armies is a question. Although the army has its own special characteristics, it is not insulated from corruption. place.
Emperor Liu had probably taken this into consideration, frowned tightly, and murmured: "This selection mechanism needs to be carefully considered to find a more secure method. The power of each military force to recommend candidates needs to be discussed carefully. ..."
"Use the seal well and send it to Yousi as soon as possible!" Emperor Liu turned his head and said to Zhang Yong: "In addition, I want to tell you to go down and take the Jinshi Military Examination, and I will personally summon them and meet these young people.
They are the talented officers of the Han Dynasty, the cornerstone of the army, the elite soldiers, the future generals of the Zhuguo State, who can lead the army and the city. Maybe they are from them, I can give them some encouragement.
Let’s set the venue at Wuying Hall, and let the ministers and generals of the Imperial Army attend the event! "
"yes!"
